Seacamp Association, Inc. (FL) - 2025 Winner

Marine Education - Outstanding Organization

For outstanding work and leadership by an organization in any aspect of marine education at the local, regional, or national level.

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Timna Mahaly Varela (Honduras) (left) - 2025 Winner

Marine Education - Individual

For distinguished performance in marine education at the local, regional, or national level by professionals who are not classroom teachers.

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Karycia Mitchell (BC) - 2025 Winner

Outstanding Teacher

For effective and innovative classroom teaching at any level. 

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David Christopher (right) - 2024 Winner

James Centorino Award

For distinguished performance in marine education at a regional and/or national level and dedication to marine issues over a career.

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Jean May-Brett (LA) (left), 2025 Winner

Johnette D. Bosarge Memorial Award

For service and dedication to NMEA or the local chapter and loyalty, efficiency, and enthusiasm for marine and aquatic education.

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Demi Johnson (MS), 2025 Winner

YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN MARINE CONSERVATION AWARD

For an individual, 18 and under, or a youth group who has demonstrated passion for protecting marine environments, educated the public about the importance of the marine environment, or advocated for the conservation and protection of marine environments and/or individual marine species. 

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Sarah Schoedinger (NC) (center) - 2025 Winner

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

This award is the highest recognition that NMEA can offer and recognizes a distinguished career in teaching, research, or service in marine education.

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Jackie Lewis (MD) (left) - 2025 Winner

President’s Award

Given by the current President of NMEA based on outstanding contributions to NMEA and/or marine education.

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