Each year, ecomaine’s eco-Excellence Awards honor the individuals, businesses, and groups that are making a real impact on Maine’s environment. These awards spotlight creative, hands-on efforts to reduce waste, encourage recycling and composting, and lead sustainability education in our communities.
We’re excited to announce our 2025 eco-Excellence Award winners! Six inspiring leaders and changemakers who are showing just how powerful local action can be:
Maya Faulstich
A student sustainability leader making waves in environmental education and advocacy.
Ripe for Repair Team
Reimagining textile reuse with hands-on repair events, community education, and creative waste reduction strategies.
M&R Development
Leading the way in smart, sustainable community development in Scarborough.
South Portland Waste Reduction Committee
Dedicated to tackling single-use waste and making composting more accessible for residents.
Casco Bay Lines
Driving sustainability in transportation with forward-thinking emissions reduction and operational improvements.
Wicked Clean Bins
Offering an innovative, eco-friendly bin-cleaning service that promotes public health and environmental responsibility.
“We are consistently inspired by the passion and innovation coming from communities across Maine,” said Caleb Hemphill, ecomaine Board Member. “This year’s award winners and nominees have tackled sustainability challenges head-on and proven that local action can make a global impact.”
This year, we also received 30 additional nominations. From teachers and volunteers to towns and small businesses, all are making bold and creative contributions to a cleaner Maine. Their stories remind us that environmental leadership can come from anywhere.
We’ll be honoring all of our winners and nominees at ecomaine’s Annual Meeting this June. It’s our chance to celebrate the power of community, creativity, and collaboration in building a more sustainable future.
