OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce has announced that Jason Corbin of Ogunquit has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Ogunquit Outstanding Citizen Award.

This Chamber award is intended to recognize a citizen whose actions currently or in the past have directly impacted Ogunquit in a positive way. Individuals selected are often noted for going “above and beyond” in volunteerism and service to the town over a sustained period of time.

Corbin has been described as a person who gets things done, out of the eye of the everyday public and without seeking praise or recognition.

His credits include establishing the Ogunquit Spirit of Giving Committee, a Christmas gift program. As a result of his vision, thousands of needy Maine children have been sponsored since its inception.

When the Ogunquit Museum of American Art was in need, he jumped in to volunteer for their annual fundraising event, redoubling his efforts with increased donations in 2017.

This year, Corbin established Ogunquit’s Music in the Park, spending many hours soliciting bands, and creating a summer music series program in the heart of Ogunquit. He recognizes he could not have accomplished these successes in a vacuum and credits co-workers, committee members, town management and like-thinking individuals for these successful accomplishments.

Corbin is currently an active member and volunteer for the Ogunquit Parks & Recreation Committee and is co-owner of The Abalonia Inn in Ogunquit.

The chamber will present Corbin with the Outstanding Citizen Award, at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Meeting on Nove. 15 at The Tea Room at Johnson Hall Museum.