The Wachovia CDFI Excellence Award

Presented by the National Community Capital Association for Excellence in Community Impact, November 2004.

The United Way of Mid Coast Maine 2003 Community Builders Award

1997 Social Compact Outstanding Community Investment Award

Social Compact (http://www.socialcompact.org/) recognizes the achievements of the KeyBank-CEI partnership for their pioneering, model work growing successful small businesses and creating thousands of quality jobs.

Rural LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Founders Award

For the strong commitment of time and energy to help rural CDCs gain the attention, resources and policy support they deserve, Rural LISC salutes Ronald L. Phillips and CEI for serving as a founding and continuing member of the Rural LISC Advisory Committee. 

Governors Pollution Prevention Award

Presented to CEI in recognition of outstanding efforts and accomplishments in pollution prevention. Presented by Governor Angus King, April 25, 1997.

Robert F. Kennedy Organization of the Year Award

Presented to CEI on September 19, 1996 by the National Congress for Community Economic Development.

The Gulf of Maine 1995 Visionary Award

Presented to CEI in recognition of its continuous and effective contributions in the areas of marine and coastal sustainable development and expanded employment opportunities for Maine residents.