Ohio Sea Grant Distinguished Service Award

Ohio Sea Grant Distinguished Service Award

YEAR	RECIPIENT	COMMENTS
2012	David O. Kelch 5 June	on your retirement in recognition of your commitment and distinguished service to The Ohio Sea Grant College Program including your leadership of the construction of 10 artificial reefs and superior outreach efforts for anglers, charter captains, marinas, coastal businesses and communities, and much more. Your work has improved the Lake Erie ecosystem, the coastal economy, and the quality of life for millions of people. Those who live and work around Lake Erie owe you a sincere debt of gratitude.
2010	Jill Jentes Banicki 16 July	in recognition of your unsurpassed dedication and commitment to the success of the program and the quality of all of our education and outreach materials. The numerous awards your publications have received do not adequately recognize the value of your contributions to the program, our students and scientists, and all Lake Erie users. We all owe you a great debt of gratitude.
2001	Fred L. Snyder District Sea Grant Extension Specialist 10 March	on the 20th Anniversary of the Ohio Charter Captains Conference, in recognition of your development and leadership of this conference and your outstanding service to Ohio’s coastal businesses and communities. Your work has done much to improve Lake Erie and the quality of life on Ohio’s north coast.
1997	Victor J. Mayer Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University 10 July	for “superior research and leadership of the Ohio Sea Grant Education Program” and “selfless dedication to assisting students and other scientists and improving the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.
1997	Leroy J. Hushak Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University 10 July	for “superior research and leadership of the Ohio Sea Grant Extension Program” and “selfless dedication to assisting students and other scientists and improving the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.
1997	Rosanne W. Fortner Professor, Ohio State University 10 July	for “superior research and leadership of the Ohio Sea Grant Education Program” and “selfless dedication to assisting students and other scientists and improving the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.
1997	Robert T. Heath Professor, Kent State University 10 July	for “superior research on critical Lake Erie Issues” and “selfless dedication to assisting students and other scientists and improving the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.
1997	David A. Culver Ohio State University 10 July	for “superior research on critical Lake Erie Issues” and “selfless dedication to assisting students and other scientists and improving the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.
1997	Keith W. Bedford Chairperson, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ohio State University 10 July	for “superior research on critical Lake Erie Issues” and “selfless dedication to assisting students and other scientists and improving the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.
1996	Maran Hilgendorf Assistant Director, Ohio Sea Grant College Program 28 April 1997	in recognition of her superior leadership of communication and outreach efforts for Ohio Sea Grant, Stone Lab and GLAERC; her assistance to other programs and investigators developing projects and preparing publications; and her commitment to public education and enhancing understanding of the needs and values of Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resources.
1996	Joan Van Offeren Executive Director, Erie County Visitors Bureau 25 September	for “superior and unselfish support and leadership of numerous programs and projects to help Sea Grant and stimulate the economy and enhance the value of Lake Erie.
1995	Lee Stevens President of the Sea Grant Association 23 June	for “invaluable support and guidance” to the association and Ohio Sea Grant.
1995	John Hildebrandt Marketing Director of Cedar Point 23 June	for “support and invaluable guidance throughout the creation and development of Ohio Sea Grant.
1993	Jack Waldock June	in recognition of “support and invaluable guidance throughout the creation and development of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program and its private sector advisory committees.
1993	Fred Deering Former State Representative June	in recognition of efforts to improve and protect Lake Erie natural resources and develop a Sea Grant program in Ohio.
1993	Joseph Koziera Ohio House of Representatives May 1993	in recognition of your “commitment to and leadership of efforts to enhance the economy in Lorain and protect and develop Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie.