Johnette D. Bosarge Memorial Award

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The Johnette D. Bosarge Memorial Award, was created in loving memory of Johnette D. Bosarge, and recognizes an individual’s service and dedication to NMEA or the local chapter; loyalty, efficiency, and enthusiasm for marine and aquatic education; and earned respect from their peers.

Eligibility: Nominees must be a member in good standing of NMEA AND one of its chapters, and a current or retired professional educator in a formal or informal setting. 

Award Considerations: Nominees must have a record of service and dedication to NMEA or the local chapter; exhibit loyalty, efficiency, and enthusiasm for marine and aquatic education; and consistently earn the respect of his or her peers. Nominees will be assessed in the following areas:

• Record of Service and dedication to NMEA or Local Chapter

• Exhibit loyalty, efficiency and enthusiasm for marine and aquatic education

• Consistently earn the respect of their peers