Employee well-being theme puts people, recognition, and culture at the center of annual celebration.
CAMDEN, Maine, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Camden National Bank welcomed employees from across Northern New England to its annual Employee Appreciation Event on Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center. Centered on the theme of employee well-being, the celebration brought team members together to recognize outstanding service, honor career milestones, and reaffirm the bank’s commitment to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to its purpose of serving customers and communities.
During the event, Camden National Bank recognized employees’ dedication and contributions across the organization, with special honors presented to 19 team members for exceptional service, meaningful impact, and commitment to the bank’s core values.
“Our employees are the reason Camden National Bank continues to grow, serve, and make a difference,” said Simon Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer of Camden National Bank. “This celebration is an opportunity to recognize their impact, honor their dedication, and reaffirm our commitment to their well-being. By investing in our people and culture, we are better positioned to innovate, deliver exceptional service, and meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities for years to come.”
2026 Award Recipients
Officer of the Year: Presented to an officer who demonstrates leadership, commitment to Camden National Bank’s vision and core values, and meaningful impact on customers, colleagues, communities, and shareholders.
- Denae Smith, Vice President, Retail Sales & Service Performance Coach, Gardiner
Stakeholder of the Year: Presented to an employee who exemplifies leadership, service, and dedication to Camden National Bank’s vision, core values, and constituents.
- Lori Meservey, Sr. Operations Specialist, Camden
Commitment Award Recipients: Honoring employees who go above and beyond through outstanding service, collaboration, community involvement, and commitment to Camden National Bank’s core values.
- Morgan LeClair, Vice President, Manager of Fraud Mitigation & ERM, Auburn
- Mathew George, Assistant Vice President, Sr. Financial Analyst, Gardiner
- Leanne Compton, Assistant Vice President, Education & Development Specialist, Gardiner
- Sean Reed, Officer, Data Engineer, Camden
- Randy Cruz, Vice President, Community Banking Portfolio Manager, Wiscasset
- Kevin Richards, Assistant Vice President, Digital Banking Team Leader, Camden
- Rose Bilodeau, Vendor Management & Risk Specialist, Hallowell
- Sarah Lajoie, Commercial Loan Administrator, Portsmouth
- Brenda Gatcomb, Vice President, Wealth Portfolio Manager, Ellsworth
- Aneta Barnett, Vice President, Mortgage Banking Post Closing & Shipping Manager, Camden
- Shawn Staples, Equity Lending Underwriter, Augusta
- Laurie Werts, Vice President, Treasury Management, Client Success Manager, Portland
- Joyce Benton, Sr. Relationship Banker, Old Town
- Kimberly Poirier, Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager, Berlin
- Josh Woodard, Officer, Banking Center Manager, Waterville
- James Clark, Senior Vice President, Retail Regional Director, Bedford
- Marc Carbonneau, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, Portsmouth
The celebration also honored 84 employees who achieved milestone anniversaries, recognizing the dedication, experience, and long-standing commitment they bring to Camden National Bank year after year. Together, these milestones, including anniversaries spanning more than 40 years, reflect the deep connection and shared pride that help shape the bank’s culture and service to customers.
By celebrating employees who lead with service, teamwork and care, and by placing employee well-being at the center of the event, Camden National Bank continues to strengthen a culture that supports its people, customers and communities across Northern New England.
About Camden National Corporation
Camden National Corporation (Nasdaq: CAC) is Northern New England’s largest publicly traded bank holding company, with $6.9 billion in assets. Founded in 1875, Camden National Bank is a full-service community bank with 72 banking centers in Maine and New Hampshire, offering the latest digital banking complemented by award-winning, personalized service. Additional information is available at CamdenNational.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Comprehensive wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are delivered by Camden National Wealth Management.
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