The Maine Business School recently named one of Maine’s top business advocates, Cianbro president, chair and CEO Peter Vigue, as the recipient of its 2009 Achievement in Business Award. Vigue, a member of the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation board of directors and former board resident, has been a long-time champion of the University of Maine, and has demonstrated a deep commitment to community service on multiple boards, commissions and area business, community and educational organizations. Criteria for the Achievement in Business award includes achievement in a field of endeavor, demonstration of leadership, service to UMaine and its business school, service to community and career development, and a commitment and demonstration of life-long learning. Citing Vigue’s leadership at the Pittsfield-based Cianbro Companies, John Mahon, dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Health and director of the Maine Business School, says Vigue was a natural choice for this year’s award. More…

