Brandon J. Mazer is the recipient of PROPEL’s 2022 Ignition Award for Community Leader of the Year, which recognizes “a young professional whose volunteerism has left a positive mark on the community and a lasting impact or created change.” Brandon has been an active member of a number of community organizations and nonprofits, including Portland Planning Board, Maine State Music Theatre, and Special Olympics Maine. PROPEL is a division of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce that supports networking, development and work-life balance among Maine’s young professionals through networking events, professional development seminars, and various other forms of community engagement.
From left: Brandon Mazer; Melanie Bolduc, RiRa Irish Pub + Restaurant General Manager; Amberlynn Esperanza, PROPEL President