2023
Marjorie Pearson award ($1500): Naomi Lynch from Lewiston who is studying Environmental and Religious Studies at Bates College.
Dirigo Award ($1500): Amanda Poulin of Woodland who is studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of Maine in Orono.
2022
Marjorie Pearson award ($1500): Riley Gray from Livermore Falls who is studying Dental Hygiene at the University of Maine Augugsta.
Dirigo Award ($1500): Thomas Trundy from Bath who is studying Anthropology and Biochemistry at Bowdoin College.
2021
Marjorie Pearson award ($1500): Micaela Simeone from Burnham who is studying at Bowdoin College, with a double major in English & Digital and Computer Studies
Dirigo award ($1500): Grace Lee from Falmouth who is studying at Bowdoin College, with a major in Neuroscience and a Sociology minor.
2020
Marjorie Pearson award ($2,500): Erin Aucoin, Brewer, Husson University, Health Science and Pharmacy
($1,500)
Sigrid Sibley, Poland, University of Southern Maine, Music Education
($1000)
Morgan Eliasen, Lewiston, University of Southern Maine, Nursing
Hope Saucier, Waterboro, University of New England, Nursing
Emma Wallace, Phippsburg, Husson University, Criminal Justice
Sadie Thomas, Bangor, USM, Music Education
Niko Naranja, Ft. Kent, Husson University, Audio Engineering
Katey Caron, Waterville, University of Southern Maine, Elementary Education
2019
Marjorie Pearson award ($2,500): Breanna Morrill, Saint Joseph’s College, Yarmouth, Medical Biology/Pre-Medicine
($1000)
Ryan LaGross, University of Maine, Palmyra, Zoology
Signe Lynch, Bates, Farmingdale, Environmental Studies
Joshua Passarelli, UofM, Scarborough, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Jessica M. Lindsay, Maine Maritime Academy, Mariaville, Marine Biology
Grace Smith, University of Maine, Brewer, Molecular & Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
2018
Top recipient ($2,500): Ana Eliza Souza Cunha, University of Maine, Junior, Biology Major, Orono
Marjorie Pearson award ($2,500): Marina MacKinnon, Bowdoin College, Sophomore, Biology Major, Brunswick
($1000)
Lauren Lecompte, Saint Joseph's, Junior, Nursing Major, Lewiston
Lars Gundersen, Bates College, Sophomore, Politics & Environmental Studies Double Major, Freeport
Grace W. Pouliot, University of Maine, Junior, Elementary Education Major, South Berwick
Francesca Haines, Bowdoin College, Sophomore, Biology Major, Auburn
Jennifer Hart, University of Maine-Farmington, Sophomore, Psychology/Math Major, Oakland
Kyle J. Flaherty, Bates College, Junior, History Major, Litchfield
Eric Hall Bowdoin College, Sophomore, Government & History Major, Lewiston
Lexie Jamieson, Bates College, Sophomore, Politics Major
2017
Top recipient ($2,500): Tyler Lang, Manchester, University of Maine, rising junior, Zoology Major.
Marjorie Pearson award ($2,500): Julianna Burke, South Berwick, Bowdoin College, rising junior, Francophone Studies and Sociology Double Major.
($1000)
Emma Catharina Moesswilde, Belfast, Bowdoin College, rising junior, Environmental Studies & History Major.
Kelsey Dubay, Albion, Thomas College, rising sophomore, Accounting and Financial Analysis Major.
Hannah Peters, Yarmouth, University of Maine, rising sophomore, Sustainable Agriculture Major.
Olivia Hammer-Grant, Kennebunk, Colby College, rising sophomore, English and French Major.
Jasmine Waite, Southport, University of Maine, rising sophomore, Biochemistry Major.
Emily Lobely, Marshfield, Husson University, rising sophomore, Physical Therapy Major.
2016
Top award winner ($2,500): Kristin K. Bishop, Waterville, Bowdoin, Government and Legal Studies Major, rising junior
Marjorie Pearson award ($2,500): Samantha Grant, Gorham, University of Southern Maine: Nursing Major, rising senior.
($1000)
Marisa O'Toole, Scarborough, Bowdoin, Government and Legal Studies Major, Education Studies Minor, rising junior
Zach Beaudry, Searsport, University of Maine, Wildlife Ecology Major, rising senior.
Mayson Picard, Dayton, Thomas College, Accounting Major/Accelerated 4 Year MBA/BS Program, rising junior.
Daniel Fortier, Lewiston, University of Maine, Mechanical Engineering Major, rising junior.
Sarah Holmes, Cumberland, Bates, Mathematics Major/Neuroscience and Physics Concentration, rising senior.
Audrey Puleio, Saco, Bates, Environmental Studies & Religious Studies, Minor in Asian Studies, rising junior.
Josie Heath, Augusta, University of Maine, Nursing Major, rising junior.
Sarah Wilson, Sedgwick, Bowdoin, Neuroscience Major, rising senior.
2015
Kathryn Ventrella: Jay, rising junior at UMaine-Orono, Elementary Education - $2,500, top award recipient
Erin Rollins: Lincolnville, rising junior at Husson, Biology - $1,500, Marjorie Pearson Memorial Scholarship winner
($1000)
Sully Jackson: Wilton, rising sophomore at UMaine-Machias, Environmental Studies/Sustainability
Alanna Larrivee: Gray, rising sophomore at USM, Economics
Rebecca Grant: Parkman, rising sophomore at UMaine-Orono, Wildlife Ecology
Grace Kiffney: Portland, rising junior at UMaine-Orono, International Affairs/Spanish minor
Devyn Talbot: Sanford, rising junior at University of New England, Psychology
Clara Irvine: Farmingdale, rising junior at University of New England, Animal Behavior
Julian Howland: Portland, rising junior at USM, Human Biology
Elizabeth Henderson: Gorham, rising sophomore at USM, Environmental Science/Bio minor
Emily Cormier: Deer Isle, rising junior at Bowdoin, Math Major/Psychology minor
2014
Marjorie Pearson Scholarship: Brittani Rousell from Princeton, ME, attending the University of New England.
($2500)
Jennifer Precopio from Westbrook, ME, attending the University of Southern Maine
($1000)
Colton Hall from Farmington, ME, attending Bowdoin College
Michelle Henaire from Saco, ME, attending the University of Maine Farmington
Clara Sticklney from Gorham, ME, attending the University of Southern Maine
Jacques R. Larochelle from Bangor, ME, attending Bowdoin College
Molly Olsen from Windham, ME, attending the University of Maine Farmington
Logan Wilson from Corinth, ME, attending Husson College
2013
Marjorie Pearson Memorial Scholarship, $1,500
Sara Lyons – University of Maine, Orono, Major: Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition.
($1,000)
Gwendolyn Beacham – University of Maine, Orono, Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Christopher Gilman, Maine Maritime Academy, Major: Marine Systems Engineering
Alyssa Carrow – University of Maine, Augusta, Major: Social Science
Siana Schoppee, Husson University, MS: Occupational Therapy and BS: Psychology (5 year program)
2012
First Annual Marjorie Pearson Memorial Scholarship
Samantha Burns – Bowdoin College - Major: English and Gov't and Legal StudiesSamantha is an active rower on Bowdoin's crew team. She is a certified Wilderness first responder, loves music and has studied classical piano for 13 years. Samantha volunteers for the Volunteer Lawyers Project, and hopes to pursue a career in public policy or with a not- for-profit doing public interest work.
($1,000)
Katherine Doyle – University of Maine, Farmington, Major: Elementary Education
Ryan Larochelle – Bowdoin College, Major: French
Jennifer Stauffer – Bowdoin College, Major: Neuroscience Sarah Sullivan – University of Maine, Major: Communications
Deanna Wilbur – University of Maine, Major: Secondary Education and International Affairs
2011
($1,000)
Sarah Davis, Hope, University Maine, Farmington
Jing (Jacky) Deng, Houlton, University of Maine, OronoJilyan Hendrikson, Brunswick, Bowdoin College
Shaunyce Johnson, Randolph, University of Maine, AugustaLauren Kerr, Farmington, Colby College
Levin Leavitt, Winthrop, University of Maine, OronoMinna Mathiasson, Canaan, University of Maine, Orono
William L. Olson, Vinalhaven, Maine Maritime Academy
Sara Pomeroy, Winterport, University of Maine, Orono
Hannah Young, Brunswick, Bowdoin College
2010
($1,500)
Edith Kershner, Stockton Springs, University of Maine, Orono
($1,250)
Jenna King, Old Town, Maine Maritime AcademyMorgan Brockington, Saco, University of Maine, Orono
($1,000)
Dale Quimby, Sedgwick, College of the Atlantic
Jeffrey Lees, Farmington, University of Maine, Farmington
Alden West, Liberty, University of Maine, Orono
Alise Rebecca Ranalli, Bike Lake Township, University of Maine, Orono
Christian LaRochelle, Bangor, Bowdoin College
Denise Robbinson, Ripley, University of Maine, Orono
2009
($1,000 each)
James Anderson, Brunswick (Bowdoin College)
Kasmiera M. Hughes, Richmond (University of Maine, Orono)
Andrea LaFlamme, Corinth (University of Maine, Orono)
Zachary MacKlin, Augusta (University of Maine, Orono)
Nile McGhee, Cutler (University of Maine, Orono)
Katherine Nadeau, Glenburn (University of Maine, Orono)
Kimberly A. Watts, Tenants Harbor (Maine Maritime Academy)
2008
($1,500 each)
Ryan Guillemette, Sanford, University of Maine
Trent D. Quimby, Sedgwick, Maine Maritime Academy
($1,000)
Emilynne P. Bell, Biddeford, University of New England
Brock Bradford, Brewer, Husson CollegeJenna Cheney, Searsport, Husson College
Taryn J. Flagg, Livermore Falls, University of New England
Kasmiera M. Hughes, Richmond, University of Maine
Sara Martin, Exeter, University of MaineHelen Pottle, Perry, University of Maine
Paul Savoy, Sullivan, University of MaineMarie Lynn Smith, University of Maine
Cassie Vaillancourt, Fort Kent, University of Maine at Fort Kent
2007
($2,500)
Alexandra Albert, Eagle Lake, University of Maine, Orono
($2,000)
Dustin Hilt, Thomaston, Colby College
Helen Mattsson, Scarborough, University of Maine, Orono
Jessica Sirois, East Waterboro, University of Maine, Orono
David Welch, Lewiston, University of Maine, Orono
Sarah Whitfield, Wiscasset, Colby College
($1,500)
Heather Martin, Richmond, University of Maine, Orono
Spenser Perry, Ashland, University of Maine, OronoLeah Russakoff, Skowhegan, University of Southern Maine, Portland
($1,000)
Patricia-Ruth Atchison, Orono, University of Maine, Orono
Rica Breton, Greenville, University of Maine, Orono
Kevin Bui, Auburn, University of Southern Maine, Portland
Zachary Dionne, Benton, University of Maine, Orono
Kathryn Gould, Bangor, University of Maine at Farmington
Emily Little, Mount Desert Island, University of Maine, Orono
Michelle Martin, Patten, University of Maine, Orono
2006
($2,000 each)
Rebecca Anderson, Kennebunk, Colby College
Bridget R. Dow, Bangor, Husson College
Lindsey A. Roth, Saco, Saint Joseph's College
Renee Trafton, Corinth, University of Maine, Farmington
Erin Wilkinson, Dayton, University of Maine, Orono
Aisha Woodward, Sedgwick, Bowdoin College
($1,000 each)
Jennifer Anderson, Kennebunk, Colby College
Sarah Gamble, Bethel, University of Maine, Orono
Henry Nicholas, Penobscot, Husson College
David P. Rudolph, Sullivan, University of Maine, Presque Isle
Travis Wallace, Crawford, Maine Maritime Academy
2005
($2,000 each)
Mariya Barankevich, Windham (St. Joseph's College)
Richard Collenburg, Eddington (Maine Maritime Academy)
Elizabeth Ferguson, Whitefield (University of Southern Maine)
Caitlin Howell, Oxford (University of Maine)
Matthieu Larochelle, Bangor (Bowdoin College)
Brandon Libby, Brewer (University of Maine)
Mikaela Martin, South Portland (University of Maine)
2004
($2,000 each)
Kathleen Sirois, Ellsworth (St. Joseph's College)
Ryan Middleswart, Searsport (University of Maine)
($1,500 each)
Sandy Beauregard, Rangeley (Colby College)
Mark Martin, Potter (University of Maine)
Jessica Varnum, Presque Isle (Colby College)
($1,000 each)
Lindsey Adams, Jay (University of Maine)
Joel Wessel, Blue Hill (University of Maine)
Austin Leackfeldt, Harrington (Maine Maritime Academy)
Lauren Withey, West Rockport (Bowdoin College)
Jared Whinery, North Hampden (University of Maine)
2003
($2,000 each)
Elizabeth Jarrell, Belfast (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Jody Lewia, Levant (Univ. of Maine Orono)
($1,500 each)
Katherine Holzinger, Gardiner (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Kipp Quinby, Sedgwick (College of the Atlantic)
($1,000 each)
Michelle Jordan, Caribou (St. Joseph's College)
Michael Chasse, Presque Isle (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Donald Curtis, Veazie (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Elizabeth Howard, Washburn (Bates College)
Deirdre McCormick, Dexter (Thomas College)
Abigail Robinson, Sebec (Univ. of Maine Orono)
2002
($1,000 each)
Justin Juskewitch, Norridgewock (Colby College)
Heather Bard, Wallagrass (Univ. of Maine Fort Kent)
James R.G. Curtis, Bucksport (Maine Maritime Academy)
Joseph S. Tuell, East Machias (Univ. of Maine Machias)
Jessica Bishop, Veazie (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Erin E. McCormick, Blue Hill (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Alana Megan Burns, Union (Bates College)
Jessica Norton, Windsor (Husson College)
Caileen M. Nutter, North Berwick (Univ. of Maine Orono)
2001
($1,000 each)
Ian Chittenden, Blue Hill Falls (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Joshua L. Cincotta, Biddeford (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Maria Grant, Presque Isle (Univ. of Maine)
Jason Anderson, Lamoine (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Jasper Hotchkiss, Harborside (Eastern Me. Tech College)
William Hotchkiss, Harborside (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Sharon Hall, Oakland (Univ. of Maine Fort Kent)
Aimee Courchesne, Lewiston (Univ. of Maine Orono)
Erika Hale, Westmanland (Univ. of Maine Farmington)
Lucas R. Levesque, Fort Kent (Thomas College)
2000
($1,000 each)
Melissa Bresett, Van Buren (Univ. of Maine Ft. Kent)
Cassandra R. Haynes, Lincoln (Univ. of Maine)
Lindsay Beth Carter, Vinalhaven (Univ. of Maine)
Sara Hurd, Bar Harbor (Univ. of Maine)
1999
($1,000 each)
Charis F. Campbell, Hollis (Bates College)
Sarah E. Drury, Canton (Univ. of Southern Maine)
Amanda A. Meader, Fairfield (Bates College)
1998
($1,000 each)
Vivian Beer, Ellsworth (Maine College of Art)
Kevin J. Haskins, Brunswick (Bowdoin College)
1997
($1,000 each)
Amanda J. Tarr, Caribou (St. Joseph's College)
Kerri L. Parson, Windham (Univ. of Maine Farmington)
1996
($1,000 each)
Scott Logan, Kennebunk (Bowdoin College)
Christie Boutaugh, Millinocket (St. Joseph's College)
Kelli Olson, Windham (Univ. of Maine Farmington)
1995
($1,000 each)
Donna M. Courture, West Gardiner (Maine Maritime Academy)
Jill M. Delaite, West Enfield (Husson College)
1994
($1,000 each)
Lisa Lyons, East Machias (Husson College)
Vincent J. Kloskowski, East Brownfield (St. Joseph's College)
1993
($1,000)
Melinda Hills, Winterport (Husson College)
1992
($1,000)
Ruth Quirino, Pattern (Univ. of Maine)1991($1,000)
Christine Greenlaw, Sherman Mills (Univ. of Maine)