Maine Business Hall of Fame

Where: Holiday Inn by the Bay

Congratulations to Ellen Belknap, AIA, Principal of SMRT Architects & Engineers and Andi Vigue, Chairman & CEO of The Cianbro Companies.

Both have made lasting impacts on Maine's economy and communities, and join distinguished leaders in JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame.

This event is one of the largest in the state, bringing together over 400 leaders, and considered one of the most impactful for connecting with peers and networking. It's a platform to recognize individuals who have track record in business excellence and allows students to share their experiences with JA.

Save the date for next year's event: October 29, 2025, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland.

Evening Agenda:
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Laureate Networking Reception (invite only)
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Networking Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm - 8:30pm: Awards

Important Information:
The Holiday Inn by the Bay is a CASH ONLY bar
Dress Code: Business Attire
Parking: Free event parking in the hotel garage

Celebrate The 2024 Laureates

Presenting Sponsor

Visionary Sponsor

Laureate Reception Sponsors

Student Presenter Sponsors

Bank of America, BerryDunn

Innovation Sponsors

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Darling's Auto Group, Maine Technology Institute, MMG Insurance, Northeast Bank, SMRT Architects & Engineers, WEX Inc.

Leadership Sponsors

Acadia Insurance, Baker Newman Noyes, Bangor Savings Bank, Camden National Bank, Cross Insurance, Dead River Company, Katahdin Trust Company, KeyBank, Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors, M&T Bank, Puritan Medical Products, Shaw Brothers Construction, TD Bank, United Insurance, Unum, Verrill Dana LLP

Supporting Sponsors

Alliant Insurance, Androscoggin Bank, The Boulos Company, Bowman Constructors, Clark Insurance, DiMillo's on the Water, Gorham Savings Bank, IDEXX, Kennebec Savings Bank, L.L. Bean, Landry/French Construction, Machias Savings Bank, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, MaineHealth, Mascoma Bank, Moody's Co-Worker Owned, NS Giles Foundation, Pierce Atwood LLP, Pine State Trading Company, Slalom, Turner Construction, Tyler Technologies, University of Maine Foundation, Zachau Construction

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event! Contact us to get more information on how to sponsor a JA Event!