Fiddlehead Focus, Republican Journal report on 2018 Maryann Hartman Award winner
Fiddlehead Focus and The Republican Journal published an article on one of three of winners of the University of Maine’s 2018 Maryann Hartman Award. Kate Braestrup, chaplain for the Maine Warden Service since 2001, was chosen as one of this year’s recipients and was presented the award by Col. Joel Wilkinson of the Maine Warden Service, according to the articles. “Kate is a tremendous human being first and foremost, with a valid understanding of her role in service to others,” Wilkinson stated. “She does this from a centered place of genuine care for others. She is a tremendous resource to the state of Maine, the Maine Warden Service and the entire law enforcement community. We are so proud of her, and glad she is being recognized by the university for this award.” The awards recognize Maine women whose achievements in the arts, politics, business, education, health care and community service provide inspiration for women. The awards honor the legacy of the late associate professor of speech communication who was a distinguished educator, feminist, scholar and humanitarian. Community organizer and activist JoAnne Dauphinee of Bangor and state legislator Peggy Rotundo of Lewiston also received 2018 Maryann Hartman Awards. The Bangor Daily News published a UMaine news release about all of the winners.