Located in Exeter, Buxton Water serves New Hampshire with clean, fresh water for swimming pools, aquatic research, ice rinks, drinking water for hospitals, condominium associations as well as drought resource assistance. Donna owned Buxton Oil and Water for 40 years, helping to process and store over 250,000 gallons of clean fresh water for the community, and generating over 125,000 gallons of heating for local homes, with water also being donated to homes and farms. Donna is a member of the Exeter Rotary Club, a member of New Hampshire Extension 4-H for 55 years, recipient of “Champions for Children” Award, named Business of the Year and Business of the Decade in 2010. Donna also donates food to local food banks, runs charity 5k’s, and has participated in road-side cleanups for Earth Day for the past 30 years.
Since its creation in 2003, NH Business Review’s Business Excellence Hall of Fame has honored individuals who have been visionary leaders, inspiring change not just within New Hampshire, but often reaching beyond our borders.
Jeff McPherson of SilverTech is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Technology category for a small company
Jay Abendroth of L3Harris Technologies is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Technology category for a large company
Dr. Bethany Bilodeau of C.O.R.E. Methods is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Social Equity category for a small company
Bryan Hussey of Metro Walls is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Real Estate & Construction category for a large company
Maryse Wirbal of The Front Door Agency is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Nonprofit category for a small company
Lorianne Smith of Jewett Construction Co. is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Real Estate & Construction category for a small company
Patrick Cate of Lakes Region Community College is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Nonprofit category for a large company
Ken Viscarello of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Business & Professional Services category for a large company
