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Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon from page 1 Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach on Friday, SeaLegacy; Sally Murray, daughter of LMC Founder
October 25. Eleanor Fletcher; Susan Murray, Oceana U.S. Pacific deputy
from this discovery continue Go Blue Award Nominations: Five Distinct Categories vice president, granddaughter of LMC Founder Eleanor
to educate us all about our • Lifetime Achievement: The Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Fletcher; Paul Nicklen, photographer and marine biologist,
ocean to this day. Having Achievement Award recognizes a person who exemplifies a National Geographic cofounder SeaLegacy; Joel Sartore,
the opportunity to welcome lifelong, extraordinary commitment to marine conservation photographer, speaker, author, teacher and 20-year National
Dr. Ballard to Loggerhead through their work or volunteer activities similar to LMC Geographic magazine contributor and creator of PhotoArk;
Marinelife Center and to Founder Eleanor Fletcher. Brian Skerry, National Geographic award-winning
The Palm Beaches is one of • Volunteerism: The Blue Ambassador of the Year Award photojournalist; and Jim Toomey, Mission Blue executive
the proudest moments of my will recognize a person who has made significant contributions director, Sherman’s Lagoon comic strip creator.
career,” said Jack E. Lighton in ocean conservation through volunteer-related activities. For more information about the Go Blue Awards Luncheon,
LMC’s president and CEO. • Work/Career: The Blue Friend of the Year Award to purchase tickets or to learn about sponsorship opportunities,
“The timing of Dr. Ballard’s recognizes a person who has made significant contributions visit marinelife.org/goblue.
visit and the topic of his in ocean conservation through work-related activities. About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
presentation, which will • Youth: The Blue Hatchling Youth Award recognizes Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
highlight innovation, exploration, and discovery, is perfectly students up to and including 12th grade who have made turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution that
paired with our Waves of Progress expansion campaign. Dr. significant contributions in marine conservation through promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a focus on
Ballard will help us amplify our mission while recognizing volunteer-related activities. threatened and endangered sea turtles. The center features an
our nominees who are joining LMC on the frontline of ocean • Business / Corporate: The Blue Business of the Year Award on-site hospital, research laboratory, educational exhibits and
conservation and education across our planet.” will recognize a business that has made outstanding contributions aquariums, and also operates the Juno Beach pier, which hosts
Nominations are open to local and international candidates. toward promoting conservation or restoration of marine life or world-class angling and sightseeing. Situated on one of the
To nominate a person or business in one of the award ecosystems through their practices, products or technology. world’s most important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead
categories, visit marinelife.org/goblue. Nominations close on Previous Go Blue Award Recipients Include: Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests
August 25. Finalists will be announced at the Blue Friends Dr. Guy Harvey, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation; Dr. free-of-charge each year. The center’s conservation team
Society Social held in September. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue; Hardy Jones - Executive Director, works with 90 local and international organizations across
An esteemed, independent panel of judges will select Bluevoice.org; Nathaniel Reed, Everglades Foundation; Dr. six continents to form partnerships and share conservation
final candidates for the awards. Winners in each category Edith Widder, Ocean Research & Conservation Association; initiatives and best practices that are core to its mission of
are announced during the Go Blue Awards Luncheon at the Florida Power & Light Company; Gary Adkison, U.S. Shark ocean conservation. The center is expanding and has launched
Foundation; International its Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed
Game Fish Association; to accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education
and Coral Restoration impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s
Foundation. most advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific
This Year’s Independent partners. For more information, visit marinelife.org or call
Panel Of Judges Includes: (561) 627-8280.
Gary Adkison, U.S.
Shark Foundation director;
Fabien Cousteau, aquanaut,
oceanographic explorer,
conservationist and
documentary filmmaker;
Greg Marshall, inventor
and scientist, National
Geographic Society; Cristina
Mittermeier, award-winning
photographer and marine
biologist and cofounder

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