61st Annual Deborah Morton Society Convocation and Awards Ceremony

The University of New England proudly continues the tradition of recognizing and honoring the accomplishments of exceptional Maine women with the 61st Annual Deborah Morton Society Convocation and Awards Ceremony, to be held on Friday, June 9, in celebration of the three newest awardees and members of the Deborah Morton Society.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVP required. It will take place in the Arthur P. Girard Innovation Hall on UNE’s Portland Campus starting at 11 a.m.

Deborah Morton Society Inductees 2023

Kathie M. Leonard

Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Auburn Manufacturing

Melissa Smith

Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President of WEX

Cynthia J. Milliken Taylor

President of the Housing Initiatives of New England Corporation