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Ohio Sea Grant Superior Leadership Awards

Ohio Sea Grant Superior Leadership Awards

Ohio Sea Grant Superior Leadership Awards

YEAR RECIPIENT COMMENTS
2010

Mark Wagoner

Ohio Senate
26 May
in recognition of your superior leadership of efforts in the Ohio Legislature to support the research, education, and outreach programs of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program and Stone Laboratory. Your leadership, dedication and hard work during one of the most challenging times in Ohio history have protected and enhanced the value of Lake Erie, improved science education in Ohio, and protected the health and welfare of all Lake Erie users. All Ohioans owe you a sincere debt of gratitude.
2009

Fred L. Snyder

3 September
on your retirement in recognition of your superior leadership of The Ohio Sea Grant Extension Program and outreach and teaching efforts For anglers, charter captains, coastal businesses and communities, courses and Workshops at Stone Laboratory, and much more. Your work has improved the Lake Erie ecosystem and the quality of life for millions of people. Those who live and work around Lake Erie owe you a sincere debt of gratitude.
2009

The Honorable Dennis Murray

13 August
in recognition of your superior leadership of efforts to support the research, education, and outreach programs of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program and Stone Laboratory. Your leadership, dedication and hard work during the most challenging times will protect and enhance the value of Lake Erie, improve science education in Ohio, and protect the health and welfare of all Lake Erie users.
2008

David A. Culver

30 June
on your retirement in recognition of your superior leadership of ecosystem research, teaching, and outreach programs that have led to enhanced aquaculture production and improved management of the Lake Erie ecosystem. Your work has improved the quality of life for millions of people. Those who live and work in the Great Lakes region owe you a sincere debt of gratitude.
2006

Keith W. Bedford

14 July
on your retirement in recognition of your superior leadership of engineering programs within Ohio Sea Grant and your creation of the models that forecast physical conditions on the Great Lakes. Your work has saved lives and protected property. Those who live and work in the Great Lakes regionowe you a sincere debt of gratitude.
2006

Representative Chris Redfern

14 July
in recognition of your superior leadership of efforts to support the Ohio Sea Grant College Program and Stone Laboratory, and specifically our programs to enhance Lake Erie tourism, sport fishing, research, education, and outreach through the creation of a new “Fish Lake Erie” license plate. All people who love Lake Erie and use its vast resources will benefit from your hard work and leadership.
2006

Norm Schultz

14 July
in recognition of your superior leadership of The Lake Erie Marine Trades Association and boating and marine trades interests throughout, Ohio, the Great Lakes Region, and this country. You have been an exceptional leader and a role model for blending tourism and economic development through boating with environmental protection. All Lake Erie boaters and environmental advocates have benefited from your hard work and leadership.
2005

Rosanne W. Fortner

30 June
on your retirement in recognition of your superior leadership of education programs within Ohio Sea Grant, Stone Laboratory, and the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network for over 25 years. Your work has improved the quality of marine and aquatic education in Ohio, the region, the country, and the world. Those who work in this field owe you a sincere debt of gratitude.
2004

Jack Waldock

16 July
in recognition of your efforts to develop Ohio Sea Grant’s State Legislature/Congressional Day on Lake Erie. This event has been called the best education program for elected officials and decision makers in the country, and your encouragement and personal support has made it possible. Your hard work and dedication has benefited hundreds of thousands of people who live, work and recreate on Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource.
2004

Gene Wright

Manager Old Woman Creek NERR
31 January
in recognition of your superior leadership of the research, education and outreach programs at the Old Woman Creek NERR during the first 25 years of its existence. Your honest and forthright style is an example for all of us and made it a pleasure to work at Old Woman Creek. Your hard work and dedication has benefited hundreds of thousands of people, researchers from all over the country, and students of all ages.
1999

Dr. Ronald C. Baird

Director of the National Sea Grant College Program
9 July
in recognition of your superior leadership and dedication to Great Lakes and oceanic research, education and outreach programs within the National Sea Grant College Program. Your hard work and commitment has benefited all 30 programs and the people of this country.
1995

E. Gordon Gee

President at Ohio State
23 June
for commitment to and outstanding support of The Ohio State University’s Lake Erie Program: F. T. Stone Laboratory, the Ohio Sea Grant College Program, and the Great Lakes Aquatic Ecosystem Research Consortium.
1995

Edward F. Hayes

Vice President for Research at Ohio State
23 June
for commitment to and outstanding support of The Ohio State University’s Lake Erie Program: F. T. Stone Laboratory, the Ohio Sea Grant College Program, and the Great Lakes Aquatic Ecosystem Research Consortium.
1993

Daniel P. Troy

June
superior leadership and support of programs and legislation to protect and enhance the value of the resources of Lake Erie.
1992

Frederick E. Hutchinson

March
in recognition of your superior leadership, support and guidance of Ohio State’s programs to enhance the resources of Lake Erie.