Past Recipients of the Pendleton Awards
More in this section:Pendleton Award Honorees
Since 2003, the annual Pendleton Award has honored champions of community charitable giving in Maine for their commitment and generosity. Named for the late Irene and Carlton Pendleton, the award is presented at the annual meeting of the Sweetser Board of Directors and Corporators. Accompanying the award is a gift of $1,000 to the recipient's charity of choice.
2010
Ira and Judy Rosenberg
Donation: Sweetser
2009
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Tedford Housing
Donation: Tedford Housing, Brunswick
Pendleton Award for Community Service
Donald and Nancy Morse
Donation: Sweetser
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Biddeford School Department
Donation: Sweetser, Experiential Learning Program
2008
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Dr. Philip Thompson
Donation: Sudanese Community agency
Pendleton Award for Community Service
Mr. Robert Tkacik
Donation: Noyes Brain Tumor Foundation
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Ms. Shirley Tawne
Donation: Sweetser School in Belfast
2007
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Sheriff Mark Dion
Donation: Preble Street Resource Center
Pendleton Award for Community Service
Davis Family Foundation
Donation: Local communities
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Lewiston School Department
Donation: Lewiston Special Education Department
2006
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Representative Hannah Pingree
Donation: North Haven Sustainable Housing
Pendleton Award for Community Service
Judge Joseph Field
Donation: Day One
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution
Donation: Sweetser
2005
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Congressman Thomas H. Allen
Donation: Maine Fisherman’s Forum scholarship Fund
Pendleton Award for Community Service
J. Harrison and Barbara Holman
Donation: Xavier College
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Conner M. Moore, MD
Donation: Women and Infant Services program at Southern Maine Medical Center
2004
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Senator Olympia J. Snowe
Donation: Maine Fisherman's Forum Scholarship Fund
Pendleton Award for Community Service
Sylvia D. Searle
Donation: Sweetser barn rebuilding
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Old Orchard Beach School Department
Donation: Old Orchard Beach School Department
2003
Pendleton Award for Public Policy
Senator Arthur Mayo
Donation: Families First, Brunswick
Pendleton Award for Community Service
Katharine P. Meeker
Donation: Sweetser
Pendleton Award for Community Partner
Saco Police Department
Donation: Saco Jump Start Program
What Our Clients Are Saying
A client reported to Family Focus in Sanford that she only had 36 hours of wood left to heat the house, and was cutting trees in her back yard and burning green wood to keep warm. After many calls to lumber yards, foresters and firewood companies, one company stepped up to help our family. Ti...
Latest News
Senator Susan Collins Visits the School at Sweetser in Saco - On Friday, January 27, Senator Susan Collins visited the School at Sweetser in Saco. The senator... more
Help Sweetser Win a Grant! - During their "Community Matters More" program, Bangor Savings Bank will award a total of 68 grants. The top vote-getting... more
Longtime Sweetser Supporters Continue Tradition - The Belfast Tea tradition continued in December as longtime Sweetser friends reunited in Belfast for their... more
Other Sweetser Sites
