AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse.

Auburn

Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways.

Bowdoin

FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire department and school.

Bowdoinham

Brooke Cox goes above and beyond the call of duty as head of Bowdoinham’s Recreation Dept.

Stephen Cox has dedicated a lot of time and energy to serving as a coach of youth sports teams.

Chesterville

Ralph Brewer spent a great deal of time and a lot of effort restoring the Chesterville Honor Roll.

Durham

Durham Fire and Rescue has responded to numerous emergencies over a period of many years.

Fayette

Fayette Fire Auxiliary provides much assistance to the Fire Dept. and also to the victims of fires.

John Peterson for years has been a volunteer firefighter and also a first responder to emergencies.

Greene

Women’s Club of Greene raises money to provide food, clothing and holiday gifts to those in need.

Leeds

Leeds Volunteer Fire Dept. has been dedicated to assisting the people of its town for 60-plus years.

Lewiston

Trinity Jubilee Center has provided necessities to thousands of local families in need since 1991.

Lisbon

Ross Cunningham has organized major events for the Lisbon Downtown Revitalization Project.

Litchfield

Rodney Allen has helped the fire department for 50-plus years and served on the Budget Committee.

John Carpenter coordinates local senior care and he helps scouts and others who need assistance.

Bruce Chesley has set up sound equipment for the Memorial Day parade for years and also helps the food bank.

Cobbossee Colony Golf Course has held golf tournaments for several years to benefit the fuel fund.

Ernie Keene has been American Legion commander for three years and sold raffle tickets for charity.

Diana Kelting is an active member of her church and has adopted many stray cats over the years.

Ellie Merrifield for a long time has been leader of a Modern Woodmen of America Junior Club.

Bill Quackenbush has given much to the Litchfield Fair Museum and the American Legion, where he cooks.

Glen Ridley, deputy road commissioner, has fixed machinery and plowed for the town as volunteer.

Delmar Small has helped the town’s conservation trust, and he also organized a choral group.

Jim Stoddard for a long time has been dependable at picking up items for the local food bank.

Mary Swain and her dog Josh made therapeutic hospice visits that cheered up the infirm clients.

Livermore

Washburn Norlands Living History Center is a museum preserved through efforts of volunteers.

Livermore Falls

Livermore Falls Downtown Betterment Group organizes events and beautifies and promotes the area.

Mechanic Falls

Revenue Enhancement/Energy Committee got a grant and organized events to raise funds for the town.

Minot

Minot Historical Society organized its town’s bicentennial and conducts tours and monthly programs.

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Fire Department has been serving its community faithfully for more than 85 years.

Poland

Poland Historical Society has preserved the old schoolhouse and had it moved next to the town office.

Readfield

Leopold Hepfner has helped the library, the board of trustees and also the William Cohen Center.

Jym St. Pierre started Kennebec Land Trust and has served the conservation committee for years.

Henri Silz has helped Mt. Vernon Food Bank in a variety of ways over a period of many years.

Betty White organized the Mt. Vernon Food Bank and has continued to oversee its operations.

Rome

Robert Moreau served as a selectman for more than 30 years and helped so many people during that span.

Sabattus

Sabattus Recreation Club promotes and supports the pursuit of sports activities by youths and adults.

Topsham

Ralph Williams has spent years researching and preserving the history of the town.

Turner

Turner Athletic Association organizes many youth athletic programs and provides scholarships.

Vienna

Beverly Smith produces historical plays and keeps alive the town’s past through her books and research.

Wales

Wales Presbyterian Church has a food bank and also runs fundraisers to assist charitable causes.

Wayne

Jean Dorson was the founder and editor for 37 years of The Messenger community newsletter.

Winthrop

Craig Hickman, when the food bank closed, began providing meals at his home to people in need.

Patrice Putnam spent many hours working on a comprehensive plan for the town.

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