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Dr. Robert Ballard Congratulates Finalists

At 11th Annual Go Blue Awards

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) welcomed over The Blue Hatchling Youth Award recognizes students Presenting World Ocean Sponsor: Manatee Lagoon – an
100 distinguished guests to Manatee Lagoon – an FPL up to and including the 12th grade who have made FPL Eco-Discovery Center; Atlantic Ocean Sponsor: Carrier
Eco-Discovery Center on Sept. 19 to announce LMC’s 11th significant contributions in marine conservation through Corporation; Arctic Ocean Sponsors: Lynne and Pete Wells,
Annual Go Blue Awards finalists. Prior to the announcement volunteer related activities: Bart and Julie Livolsi, Leanna Landsmann and Chip Block,
of the finalists, honorees and guests socialized with • Dyson Chee – founder of Project O.C.E.A.N. Pratt & Whitney, AW Property Co., Seven Kings Holdings
respected ocean conservationists and enjoyed cocktails and • Savannah Dahan – savvy ASL star and “Marine Inc., Monique Brechter and Steven Heinemannm, Jean
hors d’oeuvres. Renowned oceanographer and underwater Monday” advocate Burke Young, Southern Marinas, and Douglas Elliman; In-
explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, who will deliver the award’s • Emily Horgen – writer and illustrator of Lee the Sea Kind Sponsors: The Capital Grille, Florida Weekly, Jupiter
keynote speech surprised guests with a video recording Turtle Swims Free Magazine, Tiffany & Co., and SandyJames Fine Food &
congratulating finalists and honorees on their ocean The Blue Business of the Year Award recognizes Productions.
conservation accomplishments. a business or nonprofit that has made outstanding The Go Blue Awards was created to recognize individuals
LMC’s first female board chair and cofounder of the Go contributions toward promoting and encouraging and businesses that directly or indirectly support Loggerhead
Blue Awards, Lynne L. Wells, praised the conservation efforts conservation, restoration, or preservation of marine life Marinelife Center’s mission to promote conservation of
of all nominees and finalists: “We are very grateful to work and/or marine ecosystems through their business practices, ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and
in partnership with Dr. Robert Ballard and our prestigious products or technology: endangered sea turtles. To purchase tickets to the 11th
independent panel of judges to recognize the tremendous • 4ocean, LLC – ocean conservation retailer Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon, or to learn more about
accomplishments of this year’s Go Blue Awards finalists. • Force Blue – nonprofit uniting a community of special sponsoring the luncheon, visit www.marinelife.org/goblue.
The accomplishments these individuals have achieved operations veterans for ocean conservation Members of the media interested in interviewing LMC’s
to protect our beautiful blue planet are exhilarating! Dr. • Stoked on Salt/SOS – sustainable retailer President and CEO Jack E. Lighton and Board Chair Lynne
Ballard’s lifelong commitment to innovation, exploration, and Comprised of elite ocean conservationists, the Annual L. Wells or Dr. Robert Ballard regarding the 11th Annual Go
discovery is perfectly aligned with LMC’s strategic vision to Go Blue Awards Luncheon’s independent panel of Blue Awards may contact Amanda Moore, senior manager
expand upon our innovation in sea turtle rehabilitation and judges include esteemed National Geographic explorers, of Integrated Marketing and Partnerships, at amoore@
ocean conservation; Dr. Ballard’s involvement in our awards discoverers and innovators: Dr. Gary and Brenda marinelife.org or (561) 627-8280, Ext. 135. For more
luncheon is a wonderful pairing.” Adkison – U.S. Shark Foundation, director; Jeff Corwin information, please visit: www.marinelife.org/goblue.
Hosted by LMC, the Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon – biologist and wildlife conservationist, known for hosting Loggerhead Marinelife Center
recognizes and awards four individuals and one business Disney Channel’s Going Wild with Jeff Corwin, The Jeff Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
or nonprofit that promote, implement, or contribute to a Corwin Experience on Animal Planet, and ABC’s Ocean turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution
“blue” lifestyle of marine conservation and make significant Treks; Fabien Cousteau – aquanaut, oceanographic that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with
contributions to improve and protect our oceans, beaches explorer, conservationist, and documentary filmmaker; a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The
and wildlife. The Presenting Sponsor of the 11th Annual Glenn Glazer – meteorologist; Greg Marshall – marine center features an on-site hospital, research laboratory,
Go Blue Awards Luncheon is Manatee Lagoon – an FPL biologist, filmmaker, and inventor of Crittercam; Cristina educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates
Eco-Discovery Center. LMC’s Go Blue Awards Luncheon is Mittermeier – contributing photographer, speaker, the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and
recognized as Florida’s premier ocean conservation awards and explorer for National Geographic; Sally Murray sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important
event and is judged by an independent panel of globally- – daughter of LMC founder, Eleanor Fletcher; Susan sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
renowned conservation experts. Murray – oceana deputy vice president U.S. Pacific, is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge
The 11th Annual Go Blue Awards winners, except for granddaughter of LMC founder, Eleanor Fletcher; Paul each year. The center’s conservation team works with 90
the Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award, will Nicklen – acclaimed National Geographic photographer, local and international organizations across six continents
be revealed at the luncheon on Friday, Oct. 25 beginning biologist and conservationist; Joel Sartore – Photo Ark to form partnerships and share conservation initiatives
at 11 a.m. at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. founder, photographer, speaker, author, teacher, and a and best practices that are core to its mission of ocean
This year’s event will feature renowned oceanographer and 20-year contributor to National Geographic magazine; conservation. The center is expanding and has launched its
underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, who will deliver Jim Toomey – former Mission Blue executive director, Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to
the award’s keynote speech. Ballard’s international notoriety creator of Sherman’s Lagoon comic strip; and Dr. Edith accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education
stems from his 1985 discovery of the RMS Titanic shipwreck. Widder – researcher and founder of the Ocean Research impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the
With over 125 ocean explorations logged and as National and Conservation Association (ORCA). world’s most advanced and unique experiences for guests
Geographic’s explorer-in-residence, Ballard is among the A special thank you to our community partners and Go and scientific partners. For more information, visit www.
most accomplished and well-known of the world’s deep-sea Blue Awards Luncheon Cochairs Lynne and Pete Wells. marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
explorers. Some of his most important discoveries include
hydrothermal vents and “black smokers” in the Galapagos
Rift and East Pacific Rise in 1977 and 1979. Ballard’s
keynote presentation will take guests on a journey infused CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
with innovation, exploration, and discovery while sharing his
career insights on the evolving state of our world’s oceans. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
The Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award,
named for the founder of Loggerhead Marinelife Center,
recognizes an individual who has exemplified a lifelong,
extraordinary commitment to marine conservation through Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
their work or volunteer activities.
• Dr. Edie Widder – Award Recipient; researcher and Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
founder of the Ocean Research and Conservation Association
(ORCA)
• Jack Hanna – Honoree; conservationist and founder
of Jack and Suzi Hanna Fund
• Duane Silverstein – Honoree; executive director of
Seacology
The 2019 Go Blue Awards finalists* are as follows:
*Winners announced on Oct. 25.
The Blue Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes
a person who has made significant contributions in marine
conservation through volunteer related activities:
• Giacomo Abrusci – founder of SEVENSEAS Media
• Lisa Miceli-Capano – founder of SOS Ocean
Conservation Day
• Stephen Schwartz – Loggerhead Marinelife Center
volunteer
The Blue Friend of the Year Award recognizes a
person who has made significant contributions in marine Diane L. KarLiK
conservation through work-related activities:
• Mariana Fuentes – Florida State University professor
and researcher
• Rebecca Mott – Inwater Research Group educator and Tel: (561) 625-5220
scientist 3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
• Jennifer Reilly – Loggerhead Marinelife Center marine Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com
biologist and ASL advocate