The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) has opened the nomination period for the 2021 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards. The center established the awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education and resource management in Alaska. Awards will be presented at a virtual event in March, 2021.
Nominations for the 2021 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards are open now through January 15, 2021.
The award categories are as follows:
Walter J. & Ermalee Hickel Lifetime Achievement Award: Awarded to an individual or institution that has made an exceptional contribution to management of Alaska’s coastal and ocean resources over a period of 20 or more years. It comes with a $1000 cash prize. Sponsored by the late Governor Walter J. and the late Ermalee Hickel.
Stewardship & Sustainability Award: Awarded to an industry initiative that demonstrates the highest commitment to sustainability of ocean resources. Sponsored by Jason Brune.
Marine Research Award: Awarded to a scientist, team of scientists, or an institution that is acknowledged by peers to have made an original breakthrough contribution or a career spanning achievement in any field of scientific knowledge about Alaska’s oceans. It comes with a $500 cash prize. Sponsored by Dr. Clarence Pautzke and Dr. Maureen McCrea.
Marine Science Outreach Award: Awarded to a person, team or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to ocean literacy via formal or informal education, media or other communications about Alaska’s marine ecosystems. Includes a $500 cash prize. Sponsored by Alaska Ocean Observing System.
Hoffman-Greene Ocean Youth Award: Awarded to an individual or team of Alaskan youth ages 12 to 19 who has displayed dedication to promoting the understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s oceans. Includes a $500 cash prize. Sponsored by Dale Hoffman.
To make a nomination for any of these awards, visit the website http://www.alaskasealife.org or email oceanawards@alaskasealife.org.
The Alaska SeaLife Center operates as a private, non-profit research institution and public aquarium. It generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystems. To learn more, visit http://www.alaskasealife.org.
