Hall of Fame

Awarded for Dedicated & Continuous Support of Children in this Community

The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) Inspirational Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals, couples, families, businesses, and organizations whose dedication, generosity, and community leadership have made a lasting impact on the AYCC and the people we serve throughout Central Maine.

Each year, we proudly honor supporters who embody the spirit of philanthropy, volunteerism, youth development, and community service. Our Inspirational Hall of Fame inductees include long-time donors, mentors, volunteers, advocates, and partners who have helped strengthen AYCC programs and expand opportunities for children, teens, families, adults, and seniors in our community.

Through charitable giving, hands-on volunteer work, leadership, and unwavering support of the AYCC’s mission, these inspirational honorees have helped provide access to youth programs, summer camps, childcare, athletics, aquatics, mentoring programs, wellness and inclusivity initiatives, and affordable community services for thousands of individuals and families each year.

The Inspirational Hall of Fame serves as both a celebration and a tribute to those who believe in the power of community impact and nonprofit support. Their contributions help ensure the AYCC remains a welcoming place where people of all ages can belong, believe, and achieve.

We are deeply grateful for every Hall of Fame Inductee and the lasting legacy they continue to build through their commitment to community engagement, youth empowerment, healthy living, and charitable service. Their stories inspire others to give back, get involved, and become part of a mission that changes lives every day.

Thank you to our Inspirational Hall of Fame honorees for helping the AYCC continue creating opportunities, building connections, and strengthening the Central Maine community for years to come.

Class of 2014

• 1944 Waterville Baskeball Team
• Richard Hawkes
• John Hafenacker
• Barbara Jolovitz

Class of 2013

• Craig Sargent
• Campbell’s Agway True Value
• Thomas College
• Maureen Morrison

Class of 2012

• Dr. Barbara Woodlee
• Scott Bullock
• MS Walker
• Major General Bill Libby

Class of 2011

• People’s United Bank
• Mike Runser
• Ray Haskell Ford
• Basil Hanscom (Posthumously)
• Mary T. Simcock (Posthumously)
• JC Penney
• Sam Shapiro
• Mrs. Evelyn Hanscom Towne

Class of 2010

• Elm City Photo
• Kennebec Valley Community College
• Maine Children’s Home
• Governor John Baldacci

Class of 2009

• Frank Flood
• Turner Publishing
• FirstPic, LLC
• Waterville Florist
• Kershaw Powell
• Central Maine Garden Glub
• Ann Mitchell

Class of 2008

• Waterville Parks & Recreation
• Waterville Fiire-Rescue Dept
• Good Will-Hinckley
• Waterville Housing Authority
• Dr. Raymond Richard
• Drs. Michael & Meg Griffin
• Waterville Police Department

Class of 2007

• Major League Baseball
• Valley Distribution
• Gardiner Savings Institution
• Kennebec County DA’s Office
• Red Sox Foundation
• Cal Ripken, Sr.

Class of 2006

• Peter Alfond
• Donald Brown
• Dead River Company
• James Hughes
• Marguerite Brown
• Littlefields Gym

Class of 2005

• Donald H. Marden
• Waterville School System
• Gilly’s Gym
• Detective William Bonney
• Hannaford
• Champion’s Fitness Club
• The Weight Room

Class of 2004

• Mark J. Nale
• Paul J. Mitchell
• Tobi Leanna Schneider
• Northeast Turf, Hue Inc.
• Central Maine Motors
• Waterville Sunrise
• Rotary

Class of 2003

• Shirley Eskelund
• Fred Stubbert
• Jane Bickford
• James W. Hennigar
• Colby Cares About Kids
• Are you Ready to Party

Class of 2002

• Fred Boucher
• Eva Grover
• John Huard
• Joe Jabar, Sr.
• Lester Jolivitz
• John D. Joseph
• Cianbro
• KVCAP
• New Balance

Class of 2001

• George Jabar
• George Keller
• Bill Mitchell
• Communities for Children
• SAPPI

Class of 2000

• Dorie Hawkes
• Robert Marden
• Eagle Rental
• Waterville Lions Club

Class of 1997

• John Winkin
• Central Maine Morning Sentinel
• Waterville Women’s Club
• Doug & Rita Sukeforth

Class of 1996

• Edward Atkins
• George Cates
• Mary Cates
• Pam Trinward
• Avian Farms
• Waterville Rotary Club

Class of 1995

• Charles Archer
• Joan Arnold
• Barbara Atkins
• Carl Beck
• Marie Deeb
• Robert Ellis
• Sydney Farr
• Linda Guite
• Margaret Jabar
• Cyril Joly
• Jibryne Karter
• Howard Miller
• Neil Monroe
• Charles Nawfel
• Paul Orloff
• John Osbourne
• Paul Paganucci
• Dana Sennett
• Walter Simcock
• Charles Stephens
• Franklin Thompson
• Atkins Printing

Class of 1994

• George Averill
• George Bernhardt
• Joanna Dennis
• Kenneth Eskelund
• Michael Gallagher
• Charles Giguere
• Frank Goodrich
• Phillippe Hebert
• Robert Hottentot
• John Jabar
• Barbara Martin
• Ellsworth Millett
• Sen. George Mitchell
• John Mitchell
• Robert Mitchell
• Penny Olsen
• Philip Roy
• Bernard Runser
• Marcia Salmon
• Joan Sanzenbacher
• Ted Shiro
• Robert Taylor
• Keyes Fibre

Class of 1993

• Dorothy Alfond
• Judith L. Brody
• Mortin A. Brody
• Al Corey
• Jane Dornish
• Edmund N. Ervin, MD
• Nancy Hill
• George Holbrook Hawes
• Lewis Levine
• Percy Levine
• Paul Lunder
• Peter Lunder
• Ann Marden
• Larry Murphy
• Laura Nawfel
• Germaine Orloff
• Joe Peters
• Leonard Saulter
• Oren Shiro
• Elizabeth Tipper
• Gerald Tipper
• Connie Towne
• John Towne
• Clyde Wheeler
• Elanor Wheeler
• Richard Willette