The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Chamber of Commerce held its annual Drive to Be Best dinner on September 19 at Vinegar Hill, honoring many local businesses and business leaders.
Jean Ginn Marvin of Nonantum Resort was honored with the Joel Stevens Community Spirit Award. It is involved
“We love the community festival that the Drive has become,” said Chamber Executive Director Laura Dolce on Sept. 20 news release. “I am the amazing feeling of having so many local business members under one roof, celebrating all that is good about our local economy and community. ”
The evening included 103 “Drive to Be the Best” winners in categories such as “best breakfast spot” to “best bank,” as well as 10 top winners, including a new 3 Towns 1 Community.
New board members were also seated and included Norm Hart of Pedro’s, Prudence Duross of Assurance Accounting & Tax Services, Alana Shapiro of Habitat for Humanity and Jonathan Johnson of Kasprzak Insurance.
Business of the year was awarded to Boulangerie, while the President’s Award was given to Arundel House of Pizza. Kennebunk Fire Chief Justin Cooper was named Municipal Employee of the Year while Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust was named Nonprofit of the Year.
Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Laura Snyder Smith, while Beth Fossett received the Driven Woman Award. Traci Anello of Community Gourmet received the Outstanding Achievement Award, while Lani Dietz of Maine & Vine received the Rising Star Award.
Sharon Binette of the Kennebunk Post was awarded the first 3 Towns 1 Community Award, while Jean Ginn Marvin of Nonantum Resort was honored with the Joel Stevens Community Spirit Award.
The evening, according to a news release, included a green bar from caterer Three Sea’s, cocktails and mocktails from caterer Graceful Escape Spa, delicious appetizers from above & Beyond Catering, music by Beau Dalleo and free ice cream courtesy of sponsor The Treat Truck.
“We are so grateful to have had the support of our generous sponsors, who made this a night to remember,” Dolce wrote.
Sponsors included: Three Sea’s, Graceful Escape, Video Creations, Sharper Events, Vinegar Hill, The Treat Truck, CIRE Travel, Boulangerie, Nonantum Resort, Nvest Financial, Mike’s American Diner, Bangor Savings Bank and Bradbury Brothers Market.
Winners:
- Business of the Year Award, Boulangerie
- President’s Award, Arundel House of Pizza
- Driven Woman Award, Beth Fossett
- Nonprofit of the Year Award, Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust
- Outstanding Achievement Award, Traci Anello,
- Gourmet Municipal Employee of the Year Award, Justin Cooper, Kennebunk Fire Rescue.
- Volunteer of the Year Award, Laura Snyder Smith
- Rising Star Award, Lani Dietz
- Joel Stevens Community Spirit Award, Jean Ginn Marvin
- 3 Cities, 1 Community Spirit Award, Sharon Binette
Team Awards (Gold, Silver)
- Happiest hour, Hurricane, Pedro’s
- Great place to eat out, Arundel Wharf, The Boathouse
- The best catering services, Kitchen Chicks, Above Catering and Beyond Catering
- Best trails, Hope Woods, Eastern Trail
- Best tour/walk, Brick Store Museum All Souls Walk, Maine Ghost Walks
- Best golf course/drive, Cape Arundel Golf Club, Wekhannet Golf Club
- Best water/recreation activity, Pineapple Ketch, New England Eco Adventures
- The best pool, The Colony, Rhumb Line Resort
- Best family business, Coastal Gatherings, Raptor Falls
- Best place to stay with family, Nonantum Resort, Rhumb Line Resort
- Best place/action for girls night, Sea Love, Pilot House
- A great place to go for a first date, Sea Love, Chez Rosa
- The perfect place to get away from the rain, Hidden Pond, White Barn Inn & Spa
- Great breakfast place, Mike’s American Diner, Mike’s All Day Breakfast
- Best Bakery / Baked Goods / Desserts, Boulangerie, Mornings in Paris
- The best cup of coffee, Mornings in Paris, Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks
- Best chowder, Alisson’s, Cape Pier Chowder House
- Best lobster roll, The Clam Shack, Alisson’s
- Best steak, Lost Fire, Chez Rosa
- The best pizza, Roma Pizza, Arundel House of Pizza
- Best vegetarian food, Bandaloop, Fiafia
- Best places to eat healthy food, Natural Fresh Morning Meals, KBK Protein Bar
- Best places, Mekhong Thai, Arundel House of Pizza
- The best ice cream, Rococo, Treat Truck
- Best cocktail bars, Old Vines, Hurricane
- Best beer selection, Alisson’s, Federal Jack’s
- Best wine selection, Old Vines, Wine House on Main
- Best Landscaping Service, Solar Property Maintenance & Excavation, Thompson Landscaping
- A beautiful garden center, Estabrook’s, Snug Harbor Farm
- The best real estate company, Pack Maynard & Associates, Kennebunk Beach Realty
- Best home improvement company, Huston Home Improvements, Hancock Lumber and Nautilus Construction (tie)
- The best cleaning company, Ace of Maids, Marina Cleaning Services
- Best garage/auto service, Sunoco of Guay, Weirs Buick GMC
- Best auto detailing, Dubois Auto Detailing, Clean Slate Auto Salon
- Best bank, Kennebunk Savings, Camden National Bank
- Best financial services, Kennebunk Savings, Paper Trails
- Best rescue/pet services, AWS, Woof Careers Training
- Best local publication, Tourist and Town, Kennebunk Post
- Professional salon/barbers, River’s Edge Spa & Salon, Lucky’s Barber Shop
- Best Spa, River’s Edge Spa & Salon, The Fifth Om
- Best gym/yoga site, The Daily Sweat, Quest Fitness
- Favorite non-profit, Seashore Trolley Museum, Habitat for Humanity/Restore
- Great local band/artist, Beau Dalleo, Dock Squares
- Professional photographer, Robert A. Dennis Photography, Jim Groleau Photography
- A beautiful wedding venue, Nonantum Resort, The Colony
- Fine art galleries, Maine Art Hill, Wendy Webster Good Fine Art
- Best local artist, Wendy Webster Good, Diane Lent
- The best flowers, Fleurant, Wallingford Farm
- Best shop/gift shop, Dannah, Daytrip Society
- Best museum, Brick Store Museum, Seashore Trolley Museum
- Best performing arts center, Vinegar Hill Musical Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
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