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National Geographic Magazine Photographer,

Joel Sartore, Speaks Hope To Viewers

And 12th Annual Go Blue Awards Recipients

National Geographic “I want people to care, to fall in love and to take
magazine photographer action,” said Sartore. “Loggerhead Marinelife Center is
and keynote speaker for the perfect place to do this and I can’t think of a better
the 12th Annual Go Blue organization to support.”
Awards, Joel Sartore, The event was viewed by hundreds of engaged
cheered on award recipients viewers. Also, coveted auction items such as a two-night
and instilled hope for the stay at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a Bodvár wine
world’s most endangered tasting experience, and a Herend porcelain conch with
species during Loggerhead 24K gold accents were a huge hit.
Marinelife Center’s (LMC) This year’s Go Blue sponsors included: Northern
online event! On Friday, Trust; AMG; Florida Power & Light; Pete and Lynne
Oct. 23, viewers from Joel Sartore (Photo by Wells; Burke Young Photography; Seven Kings Holdings,
around the world tuned Joel Sartore/National Inc.; Bart and Julie Livolsi; Monique Brechter and Steven
into the first virtual awards Geographic, Photo Ark. Heinemann; AW Property, Inc.; Caler, Donten, Levine,
ceremony held by LMC, natgeophotoark.org) Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A.; Leanna Landsmann; Chip
which received a record- Block; Florida Crystals; Allan and Crista Ryan and RBC.
number of nominations spanning across seven countries, Lynne and Pete Wells (Photo courtesy of Loggerhead Inspired by this year’s Go Blue Awards? Make your
including the United States, Argentina, Canada, Thailand, Marinelife Center) mark in ocean conservation by donating to LMC’s capital
Mozambique and more. The celebrated event was hosted expansion campaign.
by cochairs and “Go Blue” founders, Lynne and Pete Wells. • American Shark Conservancy (Palm Beach Gardens, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
“It was a joy hosting this landmark event that brought Fla.) Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
together ocean conservationists from around the world,” The Blue Nonprofit of the Year Award recognizes turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution
said LMC board chairman, Lynne Wells. “Whether held a nonprofit that has made outstanding contributions that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with
virtually or in person, it’s clear that supporters are still eager toward promoting conservation or restoration of marine a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The
to learn about wildlife, how it pertains to us, and how we life or ecosystems through their practices, products, or center features an on-site hospital, research laboratory,
have the opportunity to sustain our most important natural technology. educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates
resources.” Upon announcing the award recipients, Sartore walked the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and
Tiffany & Co. graciously provided the awards for the viewers through his harrowing craft, which has landed sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important
virtual ceremony. The recipients of the six categories him in the same spaces as a charging bison and a grizzly sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
include: going after dangling salmon. With every click of the is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge
• Lad Akins (Key Largo, Fla.) camera, he has documented more than 10,000 endangered each year. The center’s conservation team works with 90
The Eleanor Fletcher Award, named for the founder of species in The Photo Ark. local and international organizations across six continents
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, recognizes an individual “This is what extinction looks like and I don’t want to form partnerships and share conservation initiatives
who has exemplified a lifelong, extraordinary commitment people to forget it,” said Sartore. “We are primates and best practices that are core to its mission of ocean
to marine conservation through their work or volunteer ourselves and communicate with our eyes. So, if we get conservation. The center is expanding and has launched its
activities. animals to make eye contact with the camera, it gives Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to
• Jillian Morris (Bimini, Bahamas) them an equal voice.” accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education
The Blue Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes a With a fresh perspective, Sartore encouraged online impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the
person who has made significant contributions to marine viewers to strap on positivity for the planet thanks to the world’s most advanced and unique experiences for guests
conservation through volunteer-related activities. efforts of wildlife and environmental organizations. And, and scientific partners. For more information visit www.
• Daniela Fernandez (San Francisco, Calif.) lauded LMC’s 27,500-square-foot campus expansion that marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
The Blue Friend of the Year Award recognizes a will double its sea turtle patient capacity, amplify ocean
person who has made significant contributions to marine conservation research and steer STEM education. Loggerhead News on page 7
conservation through work-related activities.
• Miles Fetherston-Resch (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
The Blue Hatchling Youth Award recognizes students
up to and including 12th grade who have made significant
contributions to marine conservation through volunteer-
related activities.
• One World Zero Waste (Tequesta, Fla.)
The Blue Business of the Year Award recognizes a
business that has made outstanding contributions toward
promoting and encouraging conservation, restoration, reModeling renovations new construction
or preservation of marine life and/or marine ecosystems
through their business practices, products, or technology.
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