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NMRA names 2023 trade scholarship recipients

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The NMRA 2023 Marine Trades Scholarship Program has awarded two $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades this Fall. Kyle Bisceglia of Rye, N.Y. will attend the Webb Institute.  Cassandra Serafin of Cream Ridge, N.J. will attend the Ocean County (N.J.) Vocational School. NMRA expressed its gratitude to its members for their generous support of its scholarship ...

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NMRA extends scholarship deadline

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The deadline to apply for a 2023 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship has been extended to April 30, 2023. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. In 2022, two NMRA Scholarships of $2,500 each were awarded to students attending the ...

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NMRA welcomes new board

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The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has announced its new officers and board of directors. Taking the helm as NMRA President is Aaron Freeman of Tideline Marketing. Joining Aaron is Mark Goodman, Vice President (SGL Sales & Marketing), Craig Cochran, Secretary (GSW & Associates) and Mike Steiner, Treasurer (West Coast Sales). The NMRA Board of Directors includes returning board members ...

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NMRA opens scholarship applications for Marine Trades program

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The application period is now open for the 2023 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2023. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. In 2022, two NMRA Scholarships of $2,500 each ...

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NMRA presents 2022 Mel Barr and Old Pro awards

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Two marine industry veterans were recognized today by the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) as the recipients of the 2022 NMRA Mel Barr and Old Pro awards. The awards, originally scheduled to be presented during IBEX, were presented virtually due to the cancellation of the show ahead of the projected arrival of Hurricane Ian in the Tampa, Fla. area. The ...

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NMRA awards two students $2500 scholarships

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The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has awarded two scholarships of $2,500 each to students pursuing education in the marine trades beginning this fall. NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by awarding marine trades education scholarships annually since 2008. Pearl Farley of Asheville, N.C. will attend the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Bernard Dawson of ...

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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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Industry veteran Larry Porche posthumously receives 2021 NMRA Mel Barr Award

Marine industry veteran Larry Porche, who died suddenly this past June, is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Mel Barr Award. The announcement was made by NMRA President Scott Kolodny during the IBEX industry breakfast in Tampa earlier today. The Mel Barr award was created in memory of Mel Barr, an independent marine rep deeply involved ...

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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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