ABC awards dinner honors eight industry leaders
WASHINGTON – The National Marine Manufacturers Association honored eight marine industry leaders and presented its Admirals Circle Award Monday night during the American Boating Congress Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation.
NMMA Chairman Bill Barrington, who presented the awards, said those being recognized were, “Some of the people who have shown their dedication to the industry’s government relations objectives, and one person who has advocated on our behalf from the floor of the House of Representatives.”
The first award recipient was Mark Yearn of Universal Insurance Services, Inc., who was recognized by the Marine Operators Association of America for his support and advocacy of the Recreational Marine Employment Act.
Kawasaki Motors’ Roger Hagie received the Personal Watercraft Industry Association Advocacy Award for what Barrington called a “career-long advocacy of safe and responsible watercraft use.”
Four NMMA Advocacy Awards were distributed for commitment to the industry’s legislative and regulatory agenda. Rich Waggoner of Indmar Products Co., Fernando Garcia of Bombardier Recreational Products, Dan Ostrosky of Yamaha Motor Corp. and David Slikkers of Tiara Yachts were all recognized with an award.
NMMA’s Legislative Appreciation Award went to Larry Nelson of Westport Shipyard, Inc. for his efforts on behalf of the Recreational Marine Employment Act. And Linwood Parker of Parker Marine Enterprises was given the Dedicated Service Award for his time as the NMMA Political Action Committee chairman.
Admirals Circle Award
The evening’s final award was given to Representative Ric Keller (R-FL), who was presented with the Admirals Circle Award. Barrington said the award recognized “Extraordinary legislative leadership and commitment on behalf of the recreational marine industry by members of Congress.”
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