Awards & Distinctions for The Commons

2005

National Trust for Historic Preservation – Main Street Program

One of 5 national projects featured at National Convention in New Orleans

2006

National Trust for Historic Preservation – Main Street Program

Feature article in national newsletter and featured presentation at

National Convention in Seattle

2008

Yankee Magazine – Editor’s Choice

Named a “Destination Gallery”

2011

Maine Department of Tourism – Director’s Award

For Tourism Excellence and “Being a spark that ignited the economic revival in Eastport”

2012

GrowSmart Maine – Video for Annual Conference (watch the video here)

Four Success Stories in Maine – Story #4 – Eastport

2016

Maine Women’s Fund

Visionary Partner Award

The Common Good Awards are presented annually by the Women of the Commons to individuals,
families, businesses, organizations who have contributed greatly to a good life in Eastport or nearby community.
To date. we have presented 141 awards over our 16 years in business. 
 
The Eleanor Roosevelt Woman in Leadership Award is also presented annually to an outstanding woman leader.

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