2013 Maritime Festival Concludes with Annual Awards for Environmental, Community Leadership
 
The annual Seattle Maritime Festival, sponsored by Vigor Industrial, Port of Seattle, and the Seattle Propeller Club, concluded last Thursday with a round of environmental and community leadership awards at the 62nd Annual Maritime Festival Luncheon.
 
The Marine Environmental Business Awards spotlight the Pacific Northwest maritime industry’s environmental leadership for their outstanding commitment and support in making the Port of Seattle the Green Gateway.
 
This year’s award for Comprehensive Environmental Management Programs went to Crowley Maritime Corp. Their early interest in keeping our waters clean has evolved into a strong culture of environmental stewardship, which started decades ago with a commitment to spill management. Their ongoing environmental leadership has been recognized by national and local governments, along with major ports on the U.S. West Coast.
 
This year’s award for Environmental Initiatives went to Harley Marine Services for their new world headquarters, the Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center.  Among other environmental features, the facility is Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, demonstrating the company’s commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance.
 
The Seattle Propeller Club also presented its annual awards recognizing leadership in the maritime community at the luncheon. The winner of the 2013 Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award was Captain John Veentjer, Executive Director, Marine Exchange of Puget Sound. The Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award recognizes either a long and distinguished career or a specific achievement which has resulted in great credit or economic benefit to the maritime interests of Puget Sound.

The Seattle Propeller Club’s 2013 Public Official of the Year Award was Captain John Dwyer, Officer In Charge, Marine Inspection and the Chief of the Inspection Division at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound. This award recognizes the contributions and support of a local, state, or federal policymaker or official who has demonstrated a keen understanding and appreciation for the maritime industry and those who earn a living from it.

10/5/2017