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Judicial Branch Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Work
Date: 7/16/2025
Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill and State Court Administrator Amy Quinlan recently hosted an award luncheon celebrating the contributions of Judicial Branch employees and teams to advance the work and mission of the Judicial Branch. Two types of awards were presented: longevity awards, recognizing individuals who have given 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40 years of service to the Judicial Branch; and employee recognition awards in six individual categories. Recognition awards are based on nominations made by fellow Judicial Branch employees and selected by the courts' Employee Action Committee. The Committee received over 100 nominations for this years awards.
In presenting the awards, Chief Justice Stanfill said, "Its an honor to work alongside the recipients of the 2024 longevity and recognition awards. The individuals recognized this year deserve praise for their extraordinary efforts. However, I would also like to acknowledge the work of all of the Judicial Branchs 600-plus staff, including my fellow jurists, judicial marshals, and clerks. Judicial Branch employees are mindful of the vital role all of us who make up the court system have to provide a safe, accessible, and impartial forum for the peaceful resolution of disputes and to uphold and strengthen the rule of law. Special congratulations to this years recipients and thank you to all of the dedicated and hard-working public servants who comprise the Judicial Branch."
Longevity Awardees-Years of Service
20 Mark Caldwell, Cumberland County Courts (Portland); Andre Frechette III, Androscoggin County Courts (Lewiston); Cindy Godfrey, Penobscot County Courts (Bangor); Norman Jordan, York County Courts (Biddeford); Jim Paul-Turcotte, Administrative Office of the Courts, Capital Judicial Center (Augusta); Karen Page, Waldo County Courts (Belfast); and Jill Miller, Knox County Courts (Rockland).
25 Neali Moir, Aroostook County Courts (Caribou); Shelly Dodge, Somerset County Courts (Skowhegan); Malinda Cloutier, York County Courts (Biddeford); Sandra Daigle, Fort Kent District Court (Fort Kent); Laurie Mahew, Administrative Office of the Courts, Penobscot Judicial Center (Bangor); Joline Chaloux Tompson, Androscoggin County Courts (Lewiston); Lisa White, Franklin County Courts (Farmington); and Mariah Purves, Cumberland County Courts (Portland).
30 Vicki Trask, Newport District Court (Newport).
35 Tammy Millette, York County Courts (Biddeford); Lisa Mahan, Cumberland County Courts (Portland); and Jennifer Cyr, Oxford County Courts (South Paris).
40 Ronda Nelson, Newport District Court (Newport); Lisa Richardson, Piscataquis County Courts (Dover-Foxcroft); and Brigitte Pendleton, York County Courts (Biddeford).
2024 Employee Recognition Awards (selected by the Judicial Branch Employee Action Committee)
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Who is eligible: A new employee who has less than three years of service, has demonstrated outstanding work ethic, shows promise and excels in tasks, works well with other team members, and has demonstrated commitment to excellent service.
Recipient: Harry Hirschberger, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Information Technology, Help Dest Lead, Capital Judicial Center (Augusta)
SERVICE ROCKSTAR
Who is eligible: An employee who on a day-to-day basis, provides excellent customer service with internal or external customers, has excellent communication skills, is conscientious, maintains a positive and professional attitude, and displays patience, empathy, and adaptability.
Recipient: Lisa Gilbert, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Information Technology, Capital Judicial Center (Augusta)
SUPER SQUAD
Who is eligible: A group of people that work together to solve a problem or have positively impacted their organization or helped achieve organizational goals. The group has actively demonstrated by example, excellent teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Nominees can be a traditional department team/group or a combination of talents from different units that work together and make a positive impact.
Recipient: Waterville District Court Clerks Office Christine Longley, Clerk of Court; Amy Roy, Julie Fitzgerald, Kristy Brockway, Sarah Merrill, Jennifer Poulin, and Heather Leblond.
UNSUNG HERO
Who is eligible: Someone you may not interact with daily but has had a positive influence on a person, program, or organization in a way that may not be visible to all. This individual is a stable and dependable resource that has made a positive impact, goes above & beyond everyday expectations, and may not have received recognition.
Recipient: Jamie Lynn Bice, Lead Law Clerk, Androscoggin County Courts (Lewiston).
ROY RICE AWARD
Who is eligible: The person, group, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the safety and the well-being of the employees of the Judicial Branch and/or those persons who participate in court activities.
Recipient: Julie Cook, Deputy Judicial Marshal, Waterville District Court (Waterville).
MOVER OF MOUNTAINS
Who is eligible: An employee who should be considered Player of the Year, always has a positive attitude, goes above & beyond, has three (3) or more years of service, demonstrates exceptional performance, shows courtesy to fellow employees, and has demonstrated commitment to excellent service.
Recipients (2 this year!): Kellie McKenney, Administrative Office of the Courts, Court Operations, Penobscot Judicial Center (Bangor).
Markayla Morris, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Information Technology, Capital Judicial Center (Augusta).