ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine’s Maryann Hartman award is given annually to three distinguished Maine women who demonstrate the levels of attainment now possible to women. The award recognizes the diversity in interests, service, geographic location, and culture that best represents Maine. Strong leadership and role modeling in the nominee’s work are also important.
Kate Braestrup, chaplain for the Maine Warden Service since 2001, was chosen as one of this year’s recipients for the MaryAnn Hartman Award. Col. Joel Wilkinson of the Maine Warden Service presented the award March 28 in Orono.
“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 award’s namesake, MaryAnn Hartman, received a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University in 1969 and joined the University of Maine faculty as an assistant professor and director of forensics. A pioneer in the field of oral interpretation, Hartman studied communicative arts from historical, rhetorical, and aesthetic perspectives.
The Maryann Hartman and Young Women’s Social Justice awards honor the spirit, achievement, and zest for life that Hartman epitomized.
The awards recognize distinguished Maine women and their accomplishments in the arts, politics, business, education and community service. The work of the women selected provides inspiration to others and demonstrates the levels of attainment now possible for women.
“Presented annually, the awards increase campus and community awareness of contemporary women’s accomplishments,” Wilkinson said in a press release. “Kate resides with her wonderful family in the midcoast town of Lincolnville. We congratulate Kate and are blessed to have her on our team.”
