WELLS — The York County Community College Center for Entrepreneurship held its 10th annual Entrepreneur Awards Dinner on Nov. 13 at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. The evening included a social hour, dinner and awards presentation, which honored York County entrepreneurs.

Doug Sanford CEO, owner and developer of North Dam Mill/Peppermill Campus in Biddeford, was the keynote speaker while YCCC’s Director of Business and Community Programs Paulette Millette served as master of ceremonies. YCCC President Dr. Barbara Finkelstein welcomed those in attendance.

Various nominees and categories were recognized, including the Rookie of the Year award, which went Robert and John Sharood of Mousam Valley Mushrooms, while Neal Meltzer of Waban picked up the Employer of the Year award. David and Suzanne Reid of Absolute Beach Rentals were recognized as Small Business of the Year; Leo and Sandi Binette of Lakeside Market took home the award for Medium Sized Business of the Year; and Rich and Linda Lemoine won Large Sized Business of the Year. The Entrepreneur of the Year award was given to Elaine Talevi of Sea-Vu Campground.

This year, for the first time in six years, the category of YCCC Student Entrepreneur of the Year was a category. The nominees in this category must be a YCCC student, have achieved something significant and succeeded against the odds. Victoria Kent of Warm Fuzzies was the student who took home this year’s honor.

“I don’t come from a background of recognition or praise,” said Kent. “When I learned I was nominated, I was stunned, overwhelmed and humbled. Now that I am on the other side of it, mostly what I feel is an immense gratitude and appreciation to be included with such an amazing group of people on such a special occasion.”