Town Manager Matthew Sturgis recommended the nomination of James H. "Jim" Huebener for the 2022 Spirit of America Award at the June 13, 2022 council meeting.  The Spirit of America Award was created by the Spirit of America Foundation to encourage volunteerism in communities.  The recognition program provides awards to an individual, group or organization that is nominated by Maine municipalities.   

Chair Jeremy Gabrielson noted that in addition to Huebener serving on the planning board for multiple terms dating back to 2006, he has chaired  the town's Memorial Day Parade since 2009.  Huebener has been a volunteer for the TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K for nine years; a hockey coach for Cape Elizabeth Middle School for four years and Casco Bay Hockey for twelve years; and a Wayside Soup Kitchen Coordinator for one year.  Huebener is a Retired Mechanical Engineer and a Marine Corps Veteran. 

Past nominations include the Pond Cove Parents Association Playground Committee in 2019 and the Community Ice Rink Organizers in 2021.