Annual Meeting Through the Years
Deeper Dive Into Visit Portland’s Annual Meeting
Hospitality Tradeshow, Networking, and Awards
Visit Portland’s Annual Meeting is a full-day of hospitality networking, workshops, tradeshow, and award ceremony covering all things tourism in Greater Portland. Take a deeper dive through the years to recall past winners and watch their annual meeting videos.
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Prior Award Winners
HOSPITALITY + TOURISM EXCELLENCE
Presented to a partner whose values, efforts, and achievements best represent to visitors the authentic nature of the Greater Portland region. This partner has contributed in numerous ways to our region’s reputation by providing creative thinking, world-class products and services, and exemplary customer service, which enhance our destination’s appeal among visitors, as well as those who work and live here.
2023 Winner: Bite Into Maine
2019 Winner: Maine Day Trip Tours * Watch Video
2018:Migis Hotel Group * Watch Video
2017: Allagash Brewing Company * Watch Video
BEACON AWARD
Presented to the partner who is an icon in the Greater Portland region, achieved through continuing passion, excellence, and consistency. This business is a shining example of Greater Portland’s unique character, and is recognized and anticipated by visitors and locals alike.
2023 Winner: Harraseeket Inn
2019 Winner: Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. * Watch Video
2018: Casco Bay Lines * Watch Video
2017: Becky’s Diner * Watch Video
MEET IN MAINE AWARD
Presented to the local individual or organization whose commendable efforts produced the convention with the largest economic impact.
2023 Winner: Governor Janet Mills for the National Governors Association
2019 Winner: Willie Sawyer Grenier from Maine Agriculture in the Classroom * Watch Video
2018: Maine Ultimate * Watch Video
2017: MENADO (the Maine North Atlantic Development Office at Maine International Trade Center) * Watch Video
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
for Commitment to Community
Presented to a partner that significantly enhances the region and serves our community through their brand, values, products, and programs.
2023 Winner: Townsquare Media
2019 Winner (For Service to Community and the Next Generation):David Turin | David’s Restaurant * Watch Video
2018 (for Landmark Revitalization):Cross Insurance Arena * Watch Video
2017 (for Creativity + Stewardship): Inn by the Sea * Watch Video