Barry Alden has been working for the Town of Raymond for fifteen years as the Park Maintenance Manager at Tassel Top Park, A Land for Maine’s Future property that is owned by the State of Maine and operated by Raymond Parks and Recreation Department. Barry was my first hire in March of 2020. He previously […]
Past Award Recipients
2022 Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Art Dillion, Scarborough Community Services
April 4, 2023Art Dillon has made many contributions to the community of Scarborough. From donating candy for special events, to grabbing a camera and filming a High School softball game for our cable program, Art is always willing to jump in and assist in any way he can. He helps to guide our department as the current […]
2022 Facilities of Merit Award Winner – Scarborough HUB, Scarborough
April 4, 2023When the pandemic hit and brought forth stay-at-home orders, Scarborough Community Services’ programming took a major hit, with most in-person programs ending abruptly. This included two of our largest programs, the before-school and after-school care programs and summer day camp programs. Everyone knew that Scarborough could not go another year without these programs that are […]
2022 Facilities of Merit Award Winner – Riverwoods Preserve, Yarmouth
April 4, 2023Riverfront Woods Preserve is a 50-acre nature preserve with walking trails to the Royal River, a beaver meadow, and vernal pools with breeding populations of wood frogs and spotted salamanders. The property currently has a single-track walking loop trail with relatively unimproved surfacing, a viewing platform with interpretive signs at an open beaver meadow, approximately […]
2022 Facilities of Merit Award Winner – Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink, Westbrook
April 4, 2023This is a 4-season rink that opened in Westbrook in June 2020. The rink on Lincoln Street was built of wood and concrete in 1994 for $30,000. The new rink has been built with Sport Court, a rubberized material that is safer than asphalt, but still good for soccer, basketball and pickleball. A protective sheet […]
2022 “Dr. Bill Eckart” Young Professional Award Winner Brady Llyod, Sanford Parks and Recreation Department
April 4, 2023Brady Lloyd began working with the Town of Standish Parks & Recreation Department in 2017 as a Recreation Coordinator. In 2019 he was elevated to Assistant Director. Brady coordinated youth recreation programs including all enrichment classes, youth sports, summer camps, and the before/after school program. He also assists with all aspects of the department wherever […]
2022 “William V. Haskell” Distinguished Professional of the Year Award Winner Jen DeRice, Director, Standish Parks & Recreation Department
April 4, 2023Jen began her career in Parks and Recreation like many of us did, as a summer camp counselor at Yarmouth Community Services. She graduated from USM and what started out as a summer job evolved into a full-time position as a Recreation Programmer, working under the guidance of the late Russell Packett and lo and […]
2021 Outstanding Parks Professional Award Winner Kevin Bailey, Windham Parks & Recreation
March 17, 2022It is with pleasure that I nominate our Parks Maintenance Foreman for this award, as I feel strongly that he is worthy of being honored. When I began my position in Windham in June 2015, Kevin was employed for 30 hours during the summer months and 15-20 hours during the winter months. It became quickly […]
2021 Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Joe McKenney, Biddeford
March 17, 2022Joe has been very active in his community. He is a small businessperson (local photographer) who has donated countless hours in support of the Recreation Department. He is also active with the Heart of Biddeford, Friends of Clifford Park and Dog Park Committee. He began service with the Recreation Commission in 2009 and eventually became […]
2021 Facilities of Merit Award Winner Auburn Senior Community Center
March 17, 2022The Auburn Senior Community Center (ASCC) was originally a Parks garage that was no longer being used from 2014-2018. The local senior groups approached the City requesting a portion of the building be converted into a Senior Center so the 50+ groups had a designated home vs. the gym at the Rec center. In 2018 […]