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
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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.