On June 10th, Mainebiz hosted the inaugural Community Impact Awards at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. We were honored to celebrate alongside a full room of nonprofit leaders, business professionals, volunteers, and community champions whose work is strengthening Maine every day. The energy in the room was a powerful reminder of the transformation that can be achieved through collaboration, service, and community investment.

The Mainebiz Community Impact Awards honors nonprofit leaders and organizations making a lasting difference across the state, while also celebrating the corporations and business leaders who meaningfully support, collaborate with, and invest in Maine’s nonprofits. Together, these honorees represent the power of partnership in driving positive, measurable impact.

This new awards program is presented in partnership with Maine Association of Nonprofits and reflects Mainebiz’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting leadership, collaboration, and innovation across Maine’s nonprofit and business communities.

Read about the 2026 Community Impact Award winner and honorable mention finalists.

View additional photos on the Mainebiz Facebook page.

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