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
| 2024 | None |
| 2023 | None |
| 2022 | Carol Steingart (ME) |
| 2021 | Maile Sullivan (WA) |
| 2020 | Becky Cox (TN) |
| 2019 | Carrie Carlin (VA) |
| 2018 | Jenny Cook (AL) |
| 2017 | Chris Petrone (DE) |
| 2016 | Charlene Mauro (FL) |
2023—Carol Steingart (ME)
2019—Carrie Carlin (VA)
2021—Maile Sullivan (WA)
2017—Chris Petrone (DE)
2020—Becky Cox (TN)
2015—Lauren Rader (CT)