Gulf of Maine Council News

June 12, 2024

Gulf of Maine Council Recognizes International Award Winners for 2024

GULF OF MAINE REGION (NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK, MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS) – During a ceremony hosted by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on the evening of June 11, 2024, the Gulf of Maine Council presented international awards to honor individuals and organizations that have made a significant difference in protecting the health and sustainability of the Gulf of Maine watershed. The 2024 awards ceremony recognized 15 incredible award winners from Canada and the United States whose volunteer and professional efforts have supported the Gulf of Maine Council’s binational collaboration to protect the unique habitat, marine life, and economic resources of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem.

GULFWIDE AWARDS
Two individuals and one organization received gulfwide awards for the far-reaching impact of their contributions to the health of the Gulf of Maine.

  • Lisa Berry Engler of Massachusetts received the Susan Snow-Cotter Leadership Award for outstanding leadership as a coastal management professional within the Gulf of Maine.
  • Fundy North Fishermen’s Association of New Brunswick received the Sustainable Industry Award for outstanding innovation and leadership in achieving sustainable business practices and conserving natural resources within the Gulf of Maine.
  • Kevin Powers of Massachusetts received the Longard Volunteer Award for outstanding volunteer efforts to protect and conserve natural resources within the Gulf of Maine.

VISIONARY AWARDS
The Gulf of Maine Council honored the work of eight individuals and one organization with Visionary Awards in recognition of their outstanding innovation, creativity, and commitment to protecting natural resources within the Gulf of Maine.

  • Huntsman Marine Science Centre, New Brunswick
  • Karen Jenner, Nova Scotia
  • Kim Bernard, Maine
  • Daniel Devereaux, Maine
  • Doug Welch, Maine
  • John A. Mullen, Jr., New Hampshire
  • Sean Tumblety, New Hampshire
  • Pam DiBona, Massachusetts
  • Laura Ludwig, Massachusetts

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Gulf of Maine Council presented the following three Distinguished Service Awards for exceptional service and contributions to the Gulf of Maine Council over the past several years.

  • Ivy Mlsna, Massachusetts
  • Robert Stephenson, New Brunswick
  • Prassede Vella Foote, Massachusetts

Additional information about the Gulf of Maine Council 2024 awards including recipient highlights is available at: https://gulfofmaine.org/public/gulf-of-maine-council-on-the-marine-environment/awards/

About the Gulf of Maine Council
The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment was established in 1989 by the Governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts to foster cooperative actions within the Gulf watershed. The Council’s mission is to maintain and enhance environmental quality in the Gulf of Maine to allow for sustainable resource use by existing and future generations. For more information, please go to:  www.gulfofmaine.org.

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