MMCN Awards
Each year the MMCN organization puts out calls for to recognize volunteers and other organizations that support the mission of the Maine Military and Community Network (MMCN). This policy identifies the four levels of awards, process for nominating awards, and recommended venues for presenting awards.
Awards can be given at any time but the timeline below references awards that will be given out at the annual conference.
To nominate a person or organization for recognition of their service to the Maine military community, complete the form listed here.
Maine Military and Community Network
Awards Program
Level 1- Informal Recognition. This would be in the form of a card or note. This would be sent directly from one of our MMCN volunteers/staff members. This level is intended for individuals, organizations, or Volunteers who either donate money, or provide single or smaller instances of Volunteerism better known as, “the Occasional Volunteer or contributor”. It is up to the volunteer/staff member’s discretion on the frequency, and type of recognition, i.e., thank you cards, get well card, birthday, anniversary, or thinking of you, etc.. Presentation of this level award is can be informal i.e. mailed, given in person with a handshake, etc…
Level 2- Maine Military and Community Network Certificate of Appreciation. This would be in the form of a certificate designed by MMCN. It can be signed by local Regional MMCN Director, Director of the Governor’s Military and Community Leadership Council, Director of Maine Military and Community Services, or The Adjutant General. This level is intended for MMCN volunteers or organizations that provide considerable and consistent support for an extended period of time. Presentations of this award should be more formal i.e. at a Regional meeting or similar gathering.
Level 3- Maine Military and Community Network Certificate of Achievement. This level is intended for individuals and organizations that take on significant roles in supporting events or initiatives. It can be signed by the Director of the Governor’s Military & Community Leadership Council, Director of Maine Military Community Services, or The Adjutant General. An example of this level would be an individual who chairs a local Veteran’s Resource Fair or similar event, significant contributors to a State Strategic Planning Team, or a significant contribution to the Governor’s Military and Community Leadership Council. This award should be presented at a State level gathering and presented by the Adjutant General, the Director of Maine Military Community Services, or an authorized representative.
Level 4– Maine Military and Community Network Coin of Excellence. This level is intended for those individuals providing substantial support to MMCN’s mission and can be an immediate impact award and “on the spot” recognition. The Director of Deployment Cycle Support is authorized to present this award. This award can be presented at any venue. A log of recipients will be maintained by the Secretary of Governor’s Military and Community Leadership Council for accountability of these coins.
Previous winners:
2026 Augusta Civic Center
| Vickie Hayer | Retired – Maine Dept. of Labor | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Patricia Law, Ed. D | Director, Professional Development Programs University of Southern Maine – Portland Campus | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Jennifer Alexander | Case Manager, Veterans Inc | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Kristin Hupper | Former Veterans Community Engagement Coordinator at Health Affiliates Maine | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Gary Wood | Member – York County Chapter – MMCN | Certificate of Achievement |
| Daniel Martins | Community Employment Coordinator with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Certificate of Achievement |
| Douglas Doughty | Veterans Services Officer, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services | Certificate of Achievement |
| Lee Major | Deacon – 2nd Congregational Church/Co-Chair – York County. Chapter/MMCN | Certificate of Achievement |
| Northern Star Lodge No, 28 | Certificate of Achievement | |
| Dennis Dix | Maine National Guard | Coin of Excellence |
| Darren Ripley | Veterans Services Coordinator – Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness | Coin of Excellence |
| Nikki Vachon | Education Affordability & Financial Wellness Counselor | Coin of Excellence |
| Bradley Bean | Career Counselor Veteran Representative | Coin of Excellence |
| Amy Line | MMCN Executive Board | Coin of Excellence |
2025 Augusta Civic Center
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Andrew Wilkinson |
Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Alexander Jones | Career Specialist, Fedcap Veterans | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Sarah Bernier | Career Specialist, Fedcap Veterans | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Chanda Hinton | Case Manager, Veterans Inc. | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Thomas Pangborn | Homeless and Incarcerated Veterans Coordinator, VSO. | Certificate of Achievement |
| Kristen Sue Gillis | Veterans Community Engagement Coordinator, Health Affiliates of Maine | Certificate of Achievement |
| Michael Roy, CADC MHRT/C | Veterans Housing Services Supervisor at Preble Street | Certificate of Achievement |
| Ltc. Mark Welborn | Jr. AFROTC Instructor, Member of L/A MMCN 15 yrs | Coin of Excellence |
| Steven D. Lanning | Deputy Director, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services | Coin of Excellence |
| Rob McAleer | Volunteer Big Dog | Coin of Excellence |
| Greg Johnson | Executive Director, The Summit Project | Coin of Excellence |
| Sean Farrell | Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist, Maine Soldier & Family Readiness Center | Coin of Excellence |
| SSG Nicholas Bird | Staff Sergeant, Augusta Army Career Center | Coin of Excellence |
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2024 Holiday Inn by the Bay Portland |
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| Jennifer Bowser-Kimble | Finance, American Legion Post 28 | MMCN Certificate of Appreciation |
| Abby Gray | Case Manager, Veterans Inc. | MMCN Certificate of Appreciation |
| Peter Hofmann | Career Liaison, USM | MMCN Certificate of Appreciation |
| Karen Stevens, LCSW | LCSW & Community Health and Counseling Bangor | MMCN Certificate of Appreciation |
| Bailey Randle | Recent Graduate of UMF | MMCN Certificate of Appreciation |
| Bradley Bean | Veterans’ Rep with Augusta CareerCenter | MMCN Certificate of Achievement |
| Sarosh Sher | NAMI Instructor & MBVS Volunteer Presenter | MMCN Certificate of Achievement |
| Joy Asuncion | ME Ambassador Military Women’s Memorial | MMCN Certificate of Achievement |
| Alfred McKay Sr. | State Commander American Legion | Coin of Excellence |
| Brian Bouthot | Veteran Services Operations Coordinator for VOA | Coin of Excellence |
| Rob McCann | Government and Community Relations Specialist, VA Maine Healthcare System | Coin of Excellence |
| 2023 Bangor High School/Bangor | ||
| David Smith | Post Chaplain, VFW Post 887 | Certificate of Achievement |
| Joann Maynard | Quilts of Valor, VFW | Certificate of Achievement |
| John Flagler | Sanford Vet Center | Coin of Excellence |
| CPT Amy Brook | USAR Medical Services Corps | Coin of Excellence |
| SPC Jordan Magiera | Kits 4 Warriors | Coin of Excellence |
| Sarah Sherman | Maine Bureau of Veteran Services | Coin of Excellence |
| 2022 University of Southern Maine/Lewiston campus | ||
| Camden Ege | University of Southern Maine | Coin of Excellence |
| Wendy Moody | Maine Transitional Assistance Advisors | Coin of Excellence |
| 2019 Augusta Civic Center | ||
| MAJ David Cote | The Summit Project, Founder | Coin of Excellence |
| Dean Baron | Fallen Heroes Foundation | Coin of Excellence |
| Michael Merrill | VOANNE Veteran Services Maine | Coin of Excellence |
| Jeannie Delahunt | York County MMCN | Coin of Excellence |
| Bradley Lester | USM/Portland MMCN | Coin of Excellence |
| 2018 Augusta Civic Center | ||
| Lorrie Spaulding | USM/Coordinator of Veteran Services | Coin of Excellence |
| Alley Smith-Morrissey | Veterans Inc | Coin of Excellence |
| Courtney Pelletier | Universal Services Advocate | Coin of Excellence |
| Ruth Moore | Internity | Coin of Excellence |
| Rev. Shirley Bowen | Seeds of Hope | Coin of Excellence |
| 2017 Augusta Civic Center | ||
| Dena Dix | Portland Harbor Hotel | Coin of Excellence |
| Jen Fulmer | Boots2Roots | Coin of Excellence |
| Amy Marcotte | Sanford Vet Center | Coin of Excellence |
| Mike Tilton | Ending Veteran Homelessness | Coin of Excellence |
| Morrill Worcester | Wreathes Across America | Coin of Excellence |
| George Bean | Kennebec County Veterans Honor Guard | Coin of Excellence |
| 2016 Augusta Civic Center | ||
| Nathaniel Grace | FAC/MMCN Community Liaison | Coin of Excellence |
| Kathy Hecht | Salute to Service | Coin of Excellence |
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2015 University of Maine Orono/Wells Commons Joy Johnson Elizabeth Schecher Bill Schecher George Gunning Donna Gunning Burt Truman
2014 University of New England/Portland Campus |
Founder of Embrace-A-Vet Augusta Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic Augusta Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic Carves canes for Veterans Carves canes for Veterans Carves caves for Veterans
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Coin of Excellence Coin of Excellence Coin of Excellence Coin of Excellence Coin of Excellence Coin of Excellence |
| Jennifer Rooks | Maine Watch | Coin of Excellence |
| Lucy Barnhart | Washington/Hancock Community Agency | Coin of Excellence |
| Dr. John Langevin | UNE Director of Counseling | Coin of Excellence |
| Kaleb Roy | Cianbro National Recruiter | Coin of Excellence |
| Travis Hill | Hero2Hero | Coin of Excellence |
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2013 Central Maine Community College/Auburn Allyson Handley
2012 Colby College/Waterville |
President, University of Maine at Augusta
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Coin of Excellence
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| Randy Liberty | Kennebec Sheriff | Coin of Excellence |
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