Page 8 - Jupiter Spotlight - August '19

Page 8, Jupiter Spotlight

Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon from page 1 Abo ut L o g g e r he ad
Marinelife Center
many, the insights from this discovery continue to educate Loggerhead Marinelife
us all about our ocean to this day. Having the opportunity Center (LMC) is a
to welcome Dr. Ballard to Loggerhead Marinelife Center nonprofit sea turtle
and to The Palm Beaches is one of the proudest moments research, rehabilitation
of my career,” said Jack E. Lighton LMC’s president and and educational institution
CEO. “The timing of Dr. Ballard’s visit and the topic that promotes conservation
of his presentation, which will highlight innovation, of ocean ecosystems with
exploration, and discovery, is perfectly paired with our a focus on threatened and
Waves of Progress expansion campaign. Dr. Ballard endangered sea turtles.
will help us amplify our mission while recognizing our The center features an
nominees who are joining LMC on the frontline of ocean on-site hospital, research
conservation and education across our planet.” laboratory, educational
Nominations are open to local and international
candidates. To nominate a person or business in one Ocean Conservation Awards
of the award categories, visit marinelife.org/goblue. Luncheon on page 9
Nominations close on August 25. Finalists will be
announced at the Blue Friends Society Social held in
September.
An esteemed, independent panel of judges will select
final candidates for the awards. Winners in each category
are announced during the Go Blue Awards Luncheon at
the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach
on Friday, October 25.
Go Blue Award Nominations: Five Distinct Categories
• Lifetime Achievement: The Eleanor Fletcher
Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person who
exemplifies a lifelong, extraordinary commitment to
marine conservation through their work or volunteer
activities similar to LMC Founder Eleanor Fletcher.
• Volunteerism: The Blue Ambassador of the Year
Award will recognize a person who has made significant
contributions in ocean conservation through volunteer-
related activities.
• Work/Career: The Blue Friend of the Year Ernesto Screening Services
Award recognizes a person who has made significant
contributions in ocean conservation through work-related
activities.
• Youth: The Blue Hatchling Youth Award recognizes
students up to and including 12th grade who have made Patio Enclosures
significant contributions in marine conservation through Pool Enclosures
volunteer-related activities.
• Business / Corporate: The Blue Business of the Insulated Roofs
Year Award will recognize a business that has made Aluminum Roofs
outstanding contributions toward promoting conservation
or restoration of marine life or ecosystems through their Sun Rooms
practices, products or technology.
Previous Go Blue Award Recipients Include:
Dr. Guy Harvey, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation; Dr. Free Estimates Family owned and
Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue; Hardy Jones - Executive
Director, Bluevoice.org; Nathaniel Reed, Everglades 561-745-4955 operated since 1990
Foundation; Dr. Edith Widder, Ocean Research &
Conservation Association; Florida Power & Light 772-418-6790
Company; Gary Adkison, U.S. Shark Foundation; We’re local!
International Game Fish Association; and Coral Jupiter, Fl
Restoration Foundation.
This Year’s Independent Panel Of Judges Includes:
Gary Adkison, U.S. Shark Foundation director;
Fabien Cousteau, aquanaut, oceanographic explorer,
conservationist and documentary filmmaker; Greg
Marshall, inventor and scientist, National Geographic CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
Society; Cristina Mittermeier, award-winning
photographer and marine biologist and cofounder ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SeaLegacy; Sally Murray, daughter of LMC Founder
Eleanor Fletcher; Susan Murray, Oceana U.S. Pacific
deputy vice president, granddaughter of LMC Founder
Eleanor Fletcher; Paul Nicklen, photographer and marine Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
biologist, National Geographic cofounder SeaLegacy;
Joel Sartore, photographer, speaker, author, teacher and Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
20-year National Geographic magazine contributor and
creator of PhotoArk; Brian Skerry, National Geographic
award-winning photojournalist; and Jim Toomey,
Mission Blue executive director, Sherman’s Lagoon
comic strip creator.
For more information about the Go Blue Awards
Luncheon, to purchase tickets or to learn about
sponsorship opportunities, visit marinelife.org/goblue.

Diane L. KarLiK

Tel: (561) 625-5220
3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com