As part of its 150th year celebration, Camden National Bank proudly announces that nominations are now open for its 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Awards. These awards are designed to recognize five exceptional nonprofit board members who demonstrate visionary leadership and a deep commitment to advancing their organization. A total of $25,000 in grant funding will be awarded to the honorees’ respective nonprofit organizations.
“Our steadfast support to local nonprofits is more than our responsibility — it embodies our identity as a community bank,” said Renée Smyth, executive vice president and chief experience & marketing officer at Camden National Bank. “As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we are especially proud to recognize individuals whose unwavering dedication and quiet leadership play a transformative role in shaping more resilient, vibrant communities.”
Since launching the Leaders & Luminaries Awards in 2011, Camden National Bank has awarded $264,000 to 68 Maine nonprofits, celebrating board members who exemplify strategic direction, financial stewardship and support of their organization’s mission.
The nomination period will remain open through Sept. 12. For more application details and eligibility requirements, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.CamdenNational.bank/leadersandluminaries.
The 2024 award recipients, totaling $22,000, included Alan Caron of ClimateWork Maine, Chris Houle of the Maine Academy of Modern Music, Katie Weiler of Saltwater Classroom and Mike Wilson of The Center for Grieving Children. In addition to these four $5,000 grants, a $2,000 Spotlight Award was presented to William “Bill” Buckley of The Challenger Learning Center.
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