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2025 Outstanding Women in Business

This year, Mainebiz launched the Outstanding Women in Business awards program, building on the longtime Women to Watch program.

Outstanding Women in Business tweaks the formula a bit, allowing for a bit more leeway in the roles played in business, offering recognition to people who don’t fit into the traditional CEO or executive director roles.

Since starting the program in 2009, Mainebiz has honored more than 75 leaders this way. We're acknowledging seven in 2025 — individuals who have made an impact throughout Maine. 

A big part of Outstanding Women in Business is a special celebration of the honorees. Please join them and the Mainebiz team at this reception and networking event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m., in Portland. Click here for more information.

Congratulations to each of the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business.

Outstanding Women in Business

  • Kelly Flagg
    Kelly Flagg
    Executive director of Associated General Contractors of Maine
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  • Shannon Haines
    Shannon Haines
    President and CEO of Waterville Creates
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  • Soo Parkhurst
    Soo Parkhurst
    President and CEO of O&P Glass
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  • Torey Penrod-Cambra
    Torey Penrod-Cambra
    Co-founder and chief communications officer at HighByte
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  • Katie Richards
    Katie Richards
    CEO and founder of Maine Laboratories
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  • Katie Shorey
    Katie Shorey
    Director of engagement at Live + Work in Maine and president of Startup Maine
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  • Maryna Shuliakouskaya
    Maryna Shuliakouskaya
    Franchisee of 12 Aroma Joe's locations, founder of Aspire ME Group and COO of Acadia Management Group
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