BANGOR, Maine — Fusion Bangor will host its 2012 Awards Extravaganza 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in a heated tent on the Bangor waterfront.

The event is sponsored by Bangor Federal Credit Union will host a variety of events and foods including popcorn, cotton candy, a full French fry bar, champagne, live music, socializing and networking.  There will also be VIP Lounge Areas, which are sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, Oxford Networks, and Giacomo’s. The ceremony will be emceed by Danny Cashman.

Fusion will bestow three awards at the ceremony. Each award has three nominees, and the winner will be announced live at the ceremony. The following is a list of awards and nominees:

Fusion Leadership and Vision Award (FLAVA)

o   George Kinghorn, Director and Curator, University of Maine Museum of Art

o   Julia Munsey, Marketing and PR Specialist, Oxford Networks

o   The Nite Show with Danny Cashman

Downtown Proud Vitalization Award

o   Abe and Heather Furth, Owners, Woodman’s and Verve Burritos

o   Central Street Farmhouse

o   Nocturnem Draft Haus

Innovator of the Year Award

o   Eric Mihan, Owner, Bangor Wine and Cheese

o   Gibran Graham, Owner, BangPop!

o   Jeff Spaulding, Attorney, Eaton Peabody

Tickets for the ceremony are $35 and can be purchased at fusionawards.eventbrite.com or by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 207-947-0307. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.