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significant contributions to improve and protect our oceans, This Year’s Independent Panel Of Judges Includes: and best practices that are core to its mission of ocean
beaches and wildlife. The Presenting Sponsor of the 11th Annual Gary Adkison, U.S. Shark Foundation director; Fabien conservation. The center is expanding and has launched its Waves
Go Blue Awards Luncheon is Manatee Lagoon an FPL Eco- Cousteau, aquanaut, oceanographic explorer, conservationist of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate
Discovery Center . and documentary filmmaker; Greg Marshall, inventor and and amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When
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This year, the event will feature renowned oceanographer scientist, National Geographic Society; Cristina Mittermeier, complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced
and underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard as our keynote award-winning photographer and marine biologist and cofounder and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners. For
speaker. Dr. Ballard’s international notoriety stems from his 1985 SeaLegacy; Sally Murray, daughter of LMC Founder Eleanor more information, visit marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
discovery of the RMS Titanic shipwreck. With over 125 ocean Fletcher; Susan Murray, Oceana
explorations logged and as National Geographic’s Explorer-in- U.S. Pacific deputy vice president,
Residence, Dr. Ballard is among the most accomplished and well granddaughter of LMC Founder
known of the world’s deep-sea explorers. He is also credited with Eleanor Fletcher; Paul Nicklen,
discovering hydrothermal vents. photographer and marine biologist,
Dr. Ballard’s keynote presentation will take guests on a National Geographic cofounder
journey infused with innovation, exploration, and discovery SeaLegacy; Joel Sartore,
while sharing his career insights on the evolving state of our photographer, speaker, author,
world’s oceans. teacher and 20-year National
Geographic magazine contributor
and creator of PhotoArk; Brian
Skerry, National Geographic
award-winning photojournalist;
and Jim Toomey, Mission Blue
The Singles Scene Column © executive director, Sherman’s
Lagoon comic strip creator.
Spend Money to Find Love? For more information about
the Go Blue Awards Luncheon, to
By Kelly Leary, M.S., THE Florida Matchmaker purchase tickets or to learn about
sponsorship opportunities, visit
marinelife.org/goblue.
About Loggerhead Marinelife
Center
Loggerhead Marinelife
Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
turtle research, rehabilitation
and educational institution
that promotes conservation of
ocean ecosystems with a focus
on threatened and endangered
sea turtles. The center features
an on-site hospital, research
laboratory, educational exhibits
and aquariums, and also operates
the Juno Beach pier, which
“Dr. Ballard’s deep ocean discovery of the Titanic is one of hosts world-class angling and
the most technically advanced expeditions ever led, and while sightseeing. Situated on one of the
the story of the Titanic has enchanted many, the insights from this world’s most important sea turtle
discovery continue to educate us all about our ocean to this day. nesting beaches, Loggerhead
Having the opportunity to welcome Dr. Ballard to Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily
Marinelife Center and to The Palm Beaches is one of the proudest and hosts over 350,000 guests
moments of my career,” said Jack E. Lighton LMC’s president free-of-charge each year. The
and CEO. “The timing of Dr. Ballard’s visit and the topic of center’s conservation team works
his presentation, which will highlight innovation, exploration, with 90 local and international
and discovery, is perfectly paired with our Waves of Progress organizations across six
expansion campaign. Dr. Ballard will help us amplify our mission continents to form partnerships
while recognizing our nominees who are joining LMC on the and share conservation initiatives
frontline of ocean conservation and education across our planet.”
Nominations are open to local and international candidates.
To nominate a person or business in one of the award categories,
visit marinelife.org/goblue. Nominations close on August 25.
Finalists will be announced at the Blue Friends Society Social CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
held in September.
An esteemed, independent panel of judges will select final ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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 Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
• Lifetime Achievement: The Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime
Achievement Award recognizes a person who exemplifies a Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
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 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
significant contributions in marine conservation through
volunteer-related activities.
• Business / Corporate: The Blue Business of the Year Award
will recognize a business that has made outstanding contributions
toward promoting conservation or restoration of marine life or
ecosystems through their practices, products or technology.
Previous Go Blue Award Recipients Include: Diane L. KarLiK
Dr. Guy Harvey, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation; Dr.
Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue; Hardy Jones - Executive Director,
Bluevoice.org; Nathaniel Reed, Everglades Foundation; Dr.
Edith Widder, Ocean Research & Conservation Association; Tel: (561) 625-5220
Florida Power & Light Company; Gary Adkison, U.S. Shark 3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
Foundation; International Game Fish Association; and Coral Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com
Restoration Foundation.