Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill and State Court Administrator Amy Quinlan hosted an award luncheon to honor the contributions of Judicial Branch employees and teams. This year's awards, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, were organized by the newly formed Judicial Branch Employee Action Committee, which includes staff from all areas and departments within the Judicial Branch. The committee received over 100 nominations across six award categories.
The "Rookie of the Year Award" was given to Karie Quirino, Associate Clerk in Presque Isle. The "Service Rockstar Award" went to Mark Veilleux, Associate Systems Administrator at the Office of Information & Technology in Augusta.
The "Super Squad Award" was presented to the Androscoggin County Clerks Office team, including Andy Frechette III, Joline Chaloux, Robbin Rittie, Randeelynn Smith, Sandra Therrien, Linda Mason, Michelle Haggan, Jessica Guimond, Caitlan Campbell, Amy Jo Doyle, Kayla Pittman-Cahill, Beth Asselin, Jennifer Galloway, Lynn Levesque, Cara Thibodeau, Abby Roy, Aryz Terlaje, Amy Carman, April Whitney and Michael Teriault.
Nickole Wesley from the Office of Court Access in Portland received the "Unsung Hero Award." The "Roy Rice Award" was awarded to Lewiston District Court Judicial Marshals: Chief Deputy Mark Tibbetts; Sergeant John Irving; Deputy Marshal Gabriel Lovering; and Deputy Marshal Chris Ivers.
Diana Durgin from Penobscot County Courts in Bangor received the "Mover of Mountains Award."
Chief Justice Stanfill remarked during the ceremony: “I am honored to work alongside these and other colleagues at the Judicial Branch. Their dedication, passion and excellence make the Judicial Branch a special place to work. All of us at the Judicial Branch are proud to serve the people of Maine to advance our mission of administering justice in an accessible safe efficient and impartial manner every day.”
For further information:
Barbara Cardone Esq., Director of Legal Affairs and Public Relations
Barbara.Cardone@courts.maine.gov
207-213-2803 (office)