Tag Archives: National Marine Representatives Association

NMRA opens 2022 scholarship applications

The application period is now open for the 2022 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2022. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. The 2021 NMRA Scholarship of $3,000 was awarded ...

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Ivan Cross receives 2021 NMRA Old Pro Award

Ivan Cross of The Merifield Company is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Old Pro Award. The presentation to Cross was made by NMRA President Scott Kolodny during the NMRA annual membership meeting at IBEX last week. The NMRA Old Pro Award annually recognizes a member who actively contributes to the Association and the marine rep ...

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NMRA announces 2021 marine trades scholarship

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The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is offering a $3,000 scholarship to an outstanding student pursuing education and a career in the marine trades. High school seniors, and college and vocational students are encouraged to apply. The application is at bit.ly/2021-NMRA-Scholarship and must be received by April 1, 2021. "We've awarded students working towards a wide range of careers including boatbuilding, marine ...

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NMRA awards 2020 Maritime Trades Scholarship

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) awarded its 2020 NMRA Maritime Trades Scholarship of $3,000 to Matthew Reynolds of Brohman, Mich. Established in 2008, the scholarship awards students of excellence who are pursuing a marine industry career. A 2019 graduate of White Cloud High School, White Cloud, Mich., Reynolds made only one college visit: Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse ...

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NMRA to offer marine trades scholarship in 2020

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is offering a $3,000 scholarship to an outstanding student pursuing education and a career in the marine trades. High school seniors, and college and vocational students may apply. The application can be found here and is due April 1, 2020. Previous NMRA Scholarship recipients have gone on to work in areas such as boatbuilding, ...

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NMRA elects new leadership

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) recently elected its 2019–2020 officers and board of directors. All are independent manufacturers sales reps who work in the commercial and recreational marine markets. Patrick Churchman of Midwest Outdoor Marketing became NMRA president and Scott Kolodny of ComMar Sales is vice-president. Aaron Freeman of Tideline Marketing is the new treasurer and Mark Goodman of ...

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NMRA opens applications for 2019 scholarship

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is offering a $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding student pursuing education and a career in the marine trades. Past recipients have gone on to vocations in a wide range of fields, including boatbuilding, logistics, naval design and the merchant marines. High school seniors, and college and vocational students are encouraged to apply. The application ...

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NMRA awards 2018 maritime trades scholarship

The National Marine Representatives Association has awarded its 2018 Maritime Trades Scholarship of $2,500 to Kaila Kotkiewicz of Sayville, N.Y.  Established in 2008, the given to an outstanding student pursuing education that will lead to a career in the marine industry. Robert Guerrieri of Atlantic Marketing Company made the presentation. Kotkiewicz is a recent graduate of Sayville High School and ...

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NMRA announces record membership growth

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) added 30 new members in 2017. This record growth reflects increased awareness by manufacturers of the benefits of using independent sales reps, as well as the overall rebound of the marine industry. "We're pleased to welcome this diverse group of new members," said Neal Trombley, NMRA president. NMRA member independent marine reps have strong ...

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NMRA welcomes affiliates Rutgerson, Kold-Ban

The National Marine Representatives Association recently welcomed two new affiliate members. Sweden-based Rutgerson Marin AB engineers and manufacturers high-quality marine fittings and is a OEM supplier to Beneteau, Dufour, Elan, Moody and Storebro. Rutgerson offers portlights, blocks, track systems, hatches, clutches and deck fillers and has dealers in over 30 countries on six continents, but only one in North America. ...

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