| YEAR |
RECIPIENT |
COMMENTS |
| 2010 |
Ken Alvey and the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association16 July |
in recognition of your role as a key partner and contributor to our research, education and outreach efforts focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2010 |
The Jet Express, Todd Blumensaadt, President16 July |
in recognition of your support of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab’s research, education, and outreach efforts focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2010 |
Donniella Winchell and the Ohio Wine Producers16 July |
in recognition of your role as a strong partner and contributor for almost 30 years to our education and outreach efforts for elected officials and decision makers focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2008 |
The Ohio State University, E. Gordon Gee, President18 July |
on the 30th Anniversary of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program in recognition of your commitment to Lake Erie dating back to 1895 and your role as Ohio’s flagship institution and our academic home supporting our research, education, and outreach efforts focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2008 |
NOAA18 July |
on the 30th Anniversary of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program in recognition of your role as our primary federal partner supporting our research, education and outreach efforts focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2008 |
Ohio Coastal Management Program18 July |
on the 30th Anniversary of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program in recognition of your role as a key partner and leader of our research, education, and outreach efforts focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2008 |
Old Woman Creek NERR18 July |
on the 30th Anniversary of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program in recognition of your role as a key partner and leader of our research, education and outreach efforts focusing on the economy, environment, and education, and Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2004 |
Cedar Point16 July |
on the 20th Anniversary of the Ohio Sea Grant’s first State Legislature Day Luncheon in 1984, in recognition of your continuous support of the opening luncheon for every State Legislature/Congressional Day, your strong support and participation in our education and outreach efforts, and your commitment to protecting and improving Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2002 |
Jim Fofrich, Sr.9 November |
in recognition of his strong support of Ohio Sea Grant’s fisheries extension and habitat enhancement programs and a lifetime committed to protecting and improving Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 2001 |
Lake Erie Charter Boat Association Geneajni, President10 March |
on the 20th Anniversary of the Ohio Charter Captains Conference, in recognition of your continued support of the teaching, research and outreach efforts of the Ohio Sea Grant Program and Stone Laboratory and your leadership and outstanding accomplishments in protecting and improving Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 1999 |
National Sea Grant Review Panel Frank Kudrna, Panel Chair9 July |
in recognition of your commitment and dedication to the improvement of the National Sea Grant College Program and each of the 30 state programs. Your participation with the National Sea Grant College Program and the Sea Grant Association has been invaluable in enhancing the quality and impact of Great Lakes and oceanic research, education and outreach programs in this country. |
| 1999 |
Melinda Huntley, Executive Director, Ottawa Co. Visitors’ Bureau9 July |
in recognition of your strong support of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory and your commitment, support and leadership of programs to stimulate the economy and enhance the value of Lake Erie to Ottawa County. |
| 1999 |
Ohio Division of Wildlife9 July |
in recognition of your leadership and participation with Ohio Sea Grant for over 20 years on many projects and programs to stimulate the economy, protect the environment and enhance the value of Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. |
| 1999 |
Ohio Lake Erie Office and the Lake Erie Protection Fund to Dr Jeff Bush, Executive Director9 July |
in recognition of your leadership and participation with Ohio Sea Grant on many projects and programs to stimulate the economy, protect the environment and enhance the value of Lake Erie,Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. |
| 1997 |
Polish Fishermen’s Club18 October |
or your continued support of the teaching, research and outreach efforts of the Ohio Sea Grant Program and Stone Laboratory and your leadership and outstanding accomplishments in protecting and improving Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 1997 |
Larry D. Richardson, Executive Director, Lake Erie Nature and Science Center10 July |
or superior leadership and continued support of Sea Grant education programs for students of all ages to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Ohio’s most valuable natural resource, Lake Erie. |
| 1997 |
Jim Hartung, President, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority10 July |
or superior leadership and continued support of Sea Grant efforts to stimulate the economy, protect the environment and enhance the value of Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. |
| 1997 |
William Schaeffer, Beaver Park Marina10 July |
or superior leadership and continued support of Sea Grant efforts to stimulate the economy, protect the environment and enhance the value of Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. |
| 1997 |
Dave, Judy and Chris Fassnacht, Expositions, Inc.10 July |
or superior leadership and continued support of Sea Grant efforts to stimulate the economy, protect the environment and enhance the value of Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. |
| 1997 |
Joe and Winnie Ihnat, Anchors Away Marina10 July |
or superior leadership and continued support of Sea Grant efforts to stimulate the economy, protect the environment and enhance the value of Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. |
| 1996 |
Pat Cano, Executive Director, Lorain County Visitors Bureau22 May |
in recognition of your Commitment, Support and Leadership of Programs to Stimulate the Economy and Enhance the Value of Lake Erie to Lorain County. |
| 1996 |
Jim Kroeger, Director of Business Development, Greater Cleveland Growth Association21 May |
in recognition of your efforts to create and support a Sea Grant Economic Development Program in Greater Cleveland. |
| 1995 |
Dick Kinzel and Cedar Point23 June |
or Cedar Point’s 125th anniversary in recognition of generous and outstanding support of State Legislature/Congressional Day programs and many other activities supporting the rebirth of Lake Erie. |
| 1995 |
Ohio Wine Producers Association23 June |
or generous and outstanding support of Ohio Sea Grant’s State Legislature/Congressional Day on Lake Erie. |
| 1995 |
Jet Express23 June |
or generous and outstanding support of Ohio Sea Grant’s State Legislature/Congressional Day on Lake Erie. |
| 1995 |
Robert Nash, General Manager, Edgewater Yacht Club22 June |
or generous support of Sea Grant research and education programs on Lake Erie. |
| 1995 |
Norm Schultz and Lake Erie Marine Trades Association23 June |
or outstanding support of our efforts to enhance the quality and value of Lake Erie. |