DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS BUSINESS OF THE
YEAR AWARD
This award recognizes a business which 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.
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award honors an individual who, with their superior and innovative efforts, goes “above and beyond” to connect and serve their community.
2025 - Jennifer Shea
2024 - Justin Cooper, Kennebunk Fire-Rescue
2023 - Sgt. Jason Hafner, KPT Police Dept
2022 - Wendy Lank
2021 - Dave Boyd
2020 - Laurie Smith
2019 - Chris Osterrieder
2018 - Werner Gilliam
2017 - Simone Boissonneault
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
This award recognizes individual effort which, through professional and civic deeds, has made a significant contribution to the high quality of life we enjoy in our community and in our region.
2025 - Mary-Lou Boucouvalas
2024 - Arundel House of Pizza
2023 - Blake Baldwin
2022 - Paul Humphrey/Mornings in Paris 2021 - Kathy Roberts
2020 - Tim Harrington, Deb Lennon & COS
2019 - Vinegar Hill Music Theater
2018 - Linda Zuke
2017 - Old Vines Wine Bar
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
AWARD
This award honors an inspiring individual who has gone “above and beyond” in their tireless, timeless commitment to the betterment of living, working and playing in our “three towns, one community.”
2025 - Kathleen & Don Golini
2024 - Laura Snyder Smith
2023 - Leslie Lindgren
2022 - Kathy Baker
2021 - Kathryn Hussey
2020 - Ashley Padget
2019 - Kristi Kenney
2018 - Teri Collard
2017 - Sue Richardson
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS
DRIVEN WOMAN
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS RISING STAR
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
This award recognizes an individual or group for going above and beyond in contributing to the three towns, one community the Chamber serves.
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS NONPROFIT OF
THE YEAR
This award recognizes a non-profit organization that has made a significant contribution in the Kennebunks, through fundraising and citizen involvement that creates a flourishing environment in which this community can grow.
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS
JOEL STEVENS COMMUNITY
SPIRIT AWARD
This award honors an individual who serves their 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.
2025 - Chris Cluff
2024 - Jean Ginn Marvin
2023 - Brad Paige & Leslie Kraft Angelos
2022 - Robert MacKenzie
2021 - Bill Gallant and Laura Dolce
2020 - Ted Damon
2019 - Tim Dietz
2018 - Eva Barnfather
2017 - Tom Bradbury
DRIVE ANNUAL AWARDS
3 TOWNS, 1 COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
This award recognizes a person who has selflessly served our 3 Towns 1 Community.