Francis J. Nicholas, Hero Award, 2021 Honoree

Francis J. Nicholas, Hero Award, 2021 Honoree The late Francis J. Nicholas is honored as the longtime manager of the tribal blueberry operations in Columbia Falls, previously the Northeastern Blueberry […]

Burleigh Crane, Memorial Award, 2022 Honoree

Burleigh Crane, Memorial Award, 2022 Honoree Burleigh Crane was an innovator and pioneer in many ways in the production of wild blueberries on the barrens of Washington County, including controlled […]

The West Family, Hero Award, 2022 Honoree

Francis J. Nicholas, Hero Award, 2021 Honoree The West family blood runs blue in 4 generations of service to the wild blueberry industry. Frank and Adam West followed in the […]

Justin Day, Memorial Award, 2023 Honoree

Justin Day, Memorial Award, 2023 Honoree Justin Day is recognized for his remarkable contributions as a wild blueberry farmer, dedicated public servant, and esteemed member of the Cooper community. Following […]

Robert Hammond, Hero Award, 2023 Honoree

Robert Hammond, Hero Award, 2023 Honoree Robert served the Maine wild blueberry industry as a harvest crew manager and as president of the Maine Farm Bureau for seven years. Robert […]