The Alaska SeaLife Center has released the recipients of the 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards. The awards were formally presented at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium on January 23 and recipients will be recognized at the Alaska SeaLife Center Soiree (fundraiser) in Anchorage on February 18th.
Five individuals were recognized as Leadership Award recipients in the categories of: Lifetime Achievement, Marine Research, Marine Science Outreach, Stewardship and Sustainability and Ocean Youth Award.
Vera Metcalf received the prestigious Walter J. and Ermalee Hickel Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional contributions to the management of Alaska’s coastal and ocean resources for more than 20 years.
Dr. Sue Moore, Ph.D. received the Marine Research Award given to a scientist, team of scientists, or an institution that is acknowledged by peers to have made an original breakthrough contribution to any field of scientific knowledge about Alaska’s oceans.
Catherine Walker received the Marine Science Outreach Award given to a person, team, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to ocean literacy via formal or informal education, media, or other communications.
Patrick Simpson, Alaska Plastic Recovery, LLC received the Stewardship and Sustainability Award honoring an industry leader that demonstrates the highest commitment to sustainability of ocean resources.
Mia Siebenmorgen Cresswell received the Ocean Youth Award presented to an individual or team of Alaskan youth up to 19-years-old who has displayed a dedication to promoting the understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s oceans.
