Winners of 2022 annual awards revealed
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-
This year’s slate of top winners included:
Certificate winners in the Chamber’s Drive to be the Best competition include the following winners in first and second place by popular vote.
Best Nightlife
Gold Winner: Old Vines Wine Bar
Silver Winner: The Pilot House
Best Breakfast
Gold Winner: Mike’s American Diner
Silver Winner: Mike’s All Day Breakfast
Best Outdoor Dining
Gold Winner: Arundel Wharf
Silver Winner: The Boathouse
Best Cocktails
Gold Winner: Old Vines Wine Bar
Silver Winner: Batson River
Best Beer Selection
Gold Winner: Alisson’s Restaurant
Silver Winner: Federal Jack’s
Best Take-Out
Gold Winner: Mekhong Thai
Silver Winner: The Clam Shack
Best Spa
Gold Winner: River’s Edge
Silver Winner: The Nail Spa by Thao
Best Art Gallery
Gold Winner: Maine Art Hill
Silver Winner: Wendy Webster Good/The Port
Best Cup of Coffee
Gold Winner: Mornings in Paris
Silver Winner: Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks
Best Ice Cream
Gold Winner: Rococo Ice Cream
Silver Winner: Ben & Jerry’s
Best Lobster Roll
Gold Winner: The Clam Shack
Silver Winner: Alisson’s Restaurant
Best Bakery
Gold Winner: Boulangerie
Silver Winner: Mornings in Paris
Best Gift Shop
Gold Winner: Daytrip Society
Silver Winner: Dannah for Men
Best Garage/Auto
Gold Winner: Guay’s Sunoco
Silver Winner: Arundel Ford
Best Bank
Gold Winner: Kennebunk Savings
Silver Winner: Camden National
Best Fitness/Gym
Gold Winner: Spurling Fitness
Silver Winner: The Daily Sweat
Best Landscaping
Gold Winner: Terrapin Landscapes
Silver Winner: Solari Property Care and Excavation
Best Real Estate Co.
Gold Winner: Pack Maynard & Associates
Silver Winner: Kennebunk Beach Realty
Best Home Improvement
Gold Winner: Hazelwood Handyman Services
Silver Winner: Huston’s Home Renovations
Best Trails/Walks
Gold Winner: Hope Woods
Silver Winner: Eastern Trail
Best Chowder
Gold Winner: Alisson’s Restaurant
Silver Winner: Cape Pier Chowder House
Best Wedding Venue
Gold Winner: Nonantum Resort
Silver Winner: The Colony Hotel
Best Golf Course
Gold Winner: Webhannet
Silver Winner: Cape Arundel
Best Publication
Gold Winner: Tourist & Town
Silver Winner: Kennebunk Post
Best Happy Hour
Gold Winner: Old Vines
Silver Winner: Pedro’s
Best Family Activity
Gold Winner: New England Eco Adventures
Silver Winner: Seashore Trolley Museum
Best Place to Go on a First Date
Gold Winner: Garden Street Bowl
Silver Winner: The Lost Fire
Best Spot for a Romantic Getaway
Gold Winner: Seaside Inn
Silver Winner: White Barn Inn
Best Spot for a Family Stay
Gold Winner: Seaside Inn
Silver Winner: Nonantum Resort
Best Musician
Gold Winner: Lisa Mills and Ocean Ave
Silver Winner: Chris Ross Band
Best Customer Service
Gold Winner: Seaside Inn
Silver Winner: New England Eco Adventures
Best Financial Service
Gold Winner: Kennebunk Savings
Silver Winner: Nvest Financial
Best Photographer
Gold Winner: Bob Dennis
Silver Winner: Chris Smith
Best Water/Recreation Activity
Gold Winner: New England Eco Adventures
Silver Winner: KBIA
Best Nonprofit
Gold Winner: Seashore Trolley Museum
Silver Winner: Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Dave Boyd
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Kathy Roberts
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Kathryn Hussey
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR: Kennebunkport Business Association
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Kennebunk Land Trust and Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods
DRIVEN WOMAN: Tiffany Lathrop
JOEL STEVENS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: Bill Gallant and Laura Dolce
And the 2020 Award Winners were …
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Spurling Fitness
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Laurie Smith
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Tim Harrington, Deb Lennon, and COS
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Ashley Padget
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR: Kennebunk Rotary Club
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Kennebunkport Promise
JOEL STEVENS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: Ted Damon
And the 2019 Award Winners were …
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Rococo Artisan Ice Cream
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Chris Osterrieder
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Vinegar Hill Music Theater
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Kristi Kenney
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR: Arundel Historical Society
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Distinctive Tile/Larry Stoddard
JOEL STEVENS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: Tim Dietz
And the 2018 Award Winners were …
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Maine Art Hill
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Werner Gilliam
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Linda Zuke
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Teri Collard
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR: SMHC
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: German Lucarelli
JOEL STEVENS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: Eva Barnfather
And the 2017 Award Winners were …
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Bentley’s Saloon
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Simone Boissonneault
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Old Vines War Bar
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Sue Richardson
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR: A Place to Start
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Bev and Rick Litchfield
JOEL STEVENS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: Tom Bradbury
Awards Explained
Business of the Year Award
This award recognizes a business which has made significant investments to support the region’s economic growth, has set a new leadership standard for business innovation and quality, or has expanded employment opportunities through the establishment of a new business or business-expansion.
Municipal Award
This award recognizes an individual/department who offers exemplary service and makes a different in the community in which he/she/they serve.
President’s Award
This award recognizes individual or group effort which, through professional or civic deeds, has made a significant contribution to the high quality of life we enjoy in our communities, or the enhancement of community or regional assets. This award recognizes accomplishment achieved through non-profit organizations, public sector activities or business efforts.
Volunteer of the Year Award
The Volunteer of the Year is an inspiring individual whose character and timeless commitment to the welfare of others and the betterment of the common good have gone above and beyond the “expected”. This Chamber member has proven via extraordinary actions and deeds that excellence in volunteerism improves the lives of all and enhances vitality in each and/or all the communities the Chamber serves.
NonProfit Business Award
This award recognizes a non-profit organization which, through the efforts of staff and volunteers, has made a significant contribution in their domain, through fund raising, employing innovative business concepts to create a flourishing environment in which all businesses can grow.
Outstanding Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual or group for going above and beyond in contributing to the 3 towns, 1 community the Chamber serves.
Driven Woman
A leader in her field who inspires and supports other women’s success.
Rising Star
This award recognizes an outstanding young professional in the Kennebunks.
Joel Stevens Community Spirit Award
This award honors an individual who serves his business community with distinction while contributing significantly to the overall good of business and betterment of the community. specifically in advocacy, member support and regional image development.