JIM MCGREGOR SERVICE AWARD

The Retail Association of Maine proudly presents the Jim McGregor Service Award to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond in support of Maine’s retail and business community. Named after the Retail Association of Maine’s retired director of government affairs, Mr. Jim McGregor, this award has been presented annually to a wide list of state and local officials. 

Representatives Tiffany Roberts and Rachel Henderson
Honored with the 2025 Jim McGregor Award

 

“Both Tiffany Roberts and Rachel Henderson have shown extraordinary dedication to the hard work of policymaking,” said Curtis Picard, President and CEO of the Retail Association of Maine. “They listen, they engage, and they seek balance. Even when tackling some of the most complex and controversial issues — like data privacy and paid family leave — they’ve stayed focused on finding common ground and crafting legislation that truly works for Maine.” Read the full Press Release

Jim McGregor Service Award

Watch this powerful reminder of how meaningful progress can be when colleagues from both sides of the aisle
come together in genuine partnership, working beyond partisan lines to serve the greater good.

 

Past recipients include: 

2024 Tom Largay, Old Port Card Works and Old Port Candy Co.

2023 Greg Dugal, HospitalityMaine

2021  Dr. Amelia Arnold, Community Pharmacy 

2020  Quincy Hentzel, Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

2019  Senator Stacey Guerin of Penobscot

2018  Senator Rod Whittemore of Somerset

2017  Representative Martin Grohman of Biddeford

2016  Senator Amy Volk of Cumberland

2015  Senate President, Michael Thibodeau of Waldo

2014  Dr. Kenneth McCall, Maine Pharmacy Association

2013  U.S. Senator Susan Collins 

2006  Representative Janet Mills of Farmington