{"id":3143,"date":"2022-04-21T13:03:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T13:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/?page_id=3143"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:19:43","slug":"academic-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/commencement\/academic-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"contentareaText\" style=\"margin-top: 14px;\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/mma_studentlife\/css\/slab.css\">\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/mma_studentlife\/css\/rab.css\">\r\n<style>\r\n.cabButtons .button {\r\n    font-size: .9em;\r\n    align-content: center;\r\n}\r\n.cabButtons a.button {\r\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\r\ncolor:#002f6c;\r\ndisplay: grid;\r\ncursor: pointer;\r\npadding:14px;\r\n    min-height: 75px; \r\n}\r\n.cabButtons a.button:hover {\r\ncolor:#ffffff;\r\n}\r\n.cabButtons {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-gap: 2px;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(225px, 1fr));\r\n}\r\n .popup { display: none; }\r\n  .popup.open { display: block; }\r\n\r\n  .popup::before {\r\n    position: fixed;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    content: ' ';\r\n    background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);\r\n    z-index: 101;\r\n  }\r\n  .popup .contents {\r\n    border: 2px solid #ccc;\r\n    border-radius: 5px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    background: #002f6c;\r\n    position: fixed;\r\n    top: 50vh;\r\n    left: 50vw;\r\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n    z-index: 102;\r\n    color: white;\r\n    padding: 6vh;\r\n    \/*background-image: url('https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/2022-commencement-icon.jpg');\r\n    background-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n    background-position: bottom 10px left 20px;\r\n    background-size: min(30%, 125px);*\/\r\nwidth: 90%;\r\n    max-width: 700px;\r\n  }\r\n.gImage {\r\n    max-width: 800px;}\r\n.gTitle {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n    font-size: 1.5em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    font-family: \"mmatg\";\r\n}\r\n.gDegree {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    font-family: \"minion-pro\",sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 1.2em;\r\n}\r\n.gPrize {\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n    font-size: 1.5em;\r\n}\r\n.gTown {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n    font-family: \"minion-pro\",sans-serif;\r\ntext-transform: initial;\r\nmargin-top: 10px;\r\nfont-size: 1.2em;\r\n   margin-bottom: 0;\r\n}\r\n.gWinner {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n    font-family: \"minion-pro\",sans-serif;\r\ntext-transform: initial;\r\nmargin-top: 10px;\r\nfont-size: 1.2em;\r\n   margin-bottom: 40px;\r\ncolor: #ffcd00;\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n}\r\n.gTitleMain {\r\npadding-top: 18px;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n.gText {\r\ncolor: #ffffff;\r\ntext-align:center;\r\n\/*max-width: 75%;*\/\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\na .gTitleMain {\r\ncolor: #002f6c;\r\n}\r\n.gDualBadge {\r\n    transform: translate(-50%, -85%);\r\n    left: 10%;\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n}\r\ngImage {\r\nmargin:0;\r\n}\r\n.gClose {\r\nposition: absolute;\r\n    right: 10px;\r\n    background: #f2f2f2;\r\n    padding: 10px;\r\n    border-radius: 10%;\r\n    bottom: 10px;\r\ncursor: pointer; \r\n}\r\na.gClose:hover {\r\nbackground: #36c6fd;\r\n    padding: 3px 18px 8px;\r\n    transition: 0.5s ease;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-size: 2em;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px) {\r\n  .popup .contents {\r\n    padding: 2vh;\r\n    width:90%;\r\n}\r\n.gText {\r\n    font-size: .8em;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\n<p>Thank you for joining us as we recognize the outstanding academic achievements of members of the Class of 2026! This year, we are pleased to announce 28 awards that honor students who have demonstrated academic excellence and exemplary character, while making significant contributions to the Maine Maritime Academy community.<\/p>\n<p>Mariners, we applaud your drive, talent, and dedication, and we are proud to celebrate you now. Congratulations on your accomplishments and good luck in your future endeavors!<\/p>\n<div class=\"sliderBox clearfix\">\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #002f6c; margin-bottom: 7px; padding: 4px;\">Awards and Information <span style=\"font-family: 'minion-pro', sans-serif;\">(click award for more details)<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cabButtons\">\r\n<a onclick=\"show(1)\" class=\"button\">American Bureau of Shipping Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(2)\" class=\"button\">American Maritime Officers Service Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(4)\" class=\"button\">Boston Marine Society Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(5)\" class=\"button\">Capt. Albion F. Coffin Memorial Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(6)\" class=\"button\">Capt. Allan K. Cameron, Jr., USN Retired, Memorial Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(7)\" class=\"button\">Capt. Arthur Fournier Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(8)\" class=\"button\">Capt. Christopher Kopang and Mrs. Jan Kopang  Memorial Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(9)\" class=\"button\">Capt. Robert Spear Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(10)\" class=\"button\">Cargo Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(11)\" class=\"button\">Dr. Lev S. Sheiba Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(12)\" class=\"button\">Hamilton Marine Company Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(13)\" class=\"button\">Henry Brooks Award in International Business & Logistics<\/a><a onclick=\"show(14)\" class=\"button\">Holmes\/Valliere\/Young Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(15)\" class=\"button\">International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(151)\" class=\"button\">Kelsey Nalette Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(16)\" class=\"button\">Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics Faculty Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(17)\" class=\"button\">Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(18)\" class=\"button\">The MMA Core Value Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(19)\" class=\"button\">Maine Maritime Academy Department of Arts & Sciences Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(20)\" class=\"button\">Maine Maritime Academy Parents Association Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(21)\" class=\"button\">Maine Maritime Academy Student Citizenship Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(22)\" class=\"button\">Maine Maritime Academy Student Life Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(23)\" class=\"button\">Marine Transportation Faculty Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(26)\" class=\"button\">MTO or VOT: Excellence in Shiphandling Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(24)\" class=\"button\">Nathan Corning Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(25)\" class=\"button\">Ocean Studies Research Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(3)\" class=\"button\">Professor Lance Burton Memorial Steam Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(29)\" class=\"button\">Capt. Zachary McKechnie Student Memorial Award<\/a><a onclick=\"show(28)\" class=\"button\">Walter Travis Award<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"1\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">American Bureau of Shipping and Affiliated Companies Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Awarded to the individual with the highest honors in mathematics and physics.\r\n$500 Cash Award and Certificate<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner:<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(1)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"2\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">American Maritime Officers Service Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Awarded to the top Deck Cadet and Engineering Cadet who upon graduation is committed to a career as a Merchant Marine Officer.\r\n$500 Cash Awards<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Cooper R. Parlee<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(2)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"3\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Professor Lance Burton Memorial Steam Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Awarded to the graduating senior with the highest USCG Eaxam score from Steam I & II.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$250 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Alden W. Sawyer<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(3)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"4\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Boston Marine Society Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">A student who exhibits strong qualities of leadership, scholarship and responsibility.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">Plath Sextant<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Ellis Braga<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(4)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"5\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Captain Albion F. Coffin Memorial Award presented by the Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">The student with the highest honors in mathematics.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$250 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Lorelei Mason<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(5)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"6\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Captain Allan K. Cameron, Jr., USN Retired, Memorial Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Graduate who achieved the top score on their engine license exams.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">Digital Micrometer &amp; Caliper with Engraved Mahogany Case<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Devon R. H. Grant<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(6)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"7\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Captain Arthur Fournier Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Awarded for outstanding performance in Tug &amp; Barge operations.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$350 Gift Card<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Trent W. Wallace<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(7)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"8\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Captain Christopher Torrey Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Graduate who achieved the top score on their deck license exams.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$250 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winners: William Rune Sherrill<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(8)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"9\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Captain Robert Spear Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Awarded for excellence in navigation courses.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$350 Gift Cards<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: William Rune Sherrill<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(9)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"10\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Cargo Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Excellence in studies related to bulk liquid cargoes.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">Binoculars<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: William Conor Ries<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(10)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"11\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Dr. Lev S. Sheiba Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">To a deserving Marine Systems Engineering student.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$2,000 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Devon R. H. Grant<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(11)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"12\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Hamilton Marine Company Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Vessel Operations and Technology: Excellence in navigation.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$350 Gift Card<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Megan K. Leach<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(12)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"13\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Henry Brooks Award in International Business &amp; Logistics<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">The graduating senior who exemplifies contributions to the Academy and to the community at large.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$250 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Megan Catherine Springer<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(13)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"14\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Holmes\/Valliere\/Young Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">\r\n\r\nThe graduating senior who demonstrates potential for exceptional professional performance.\r\n\r\nThis year\u2019s award is sponsored by John Holmes, Joseph Valliere, and Clarence Young, representing the classes of 1999 and 2001. They encourage member of the Class of 2021 to support future classes and the Academy throughout your careers.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$5,000 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Jacob F. Nowalsky<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(14)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"15\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">The seaman you would most like to sail with.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">Binoculars &amp; $1500 Initiation Fee Credit<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Harrington Neil Sauer<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(15)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"151\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Kelsey Nalette Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Awarded to the graduate or undergraduate Loeb-Sullivan School student who has demonstrated tenacity for academic and professional success with Mariner drive at their core.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$1,000 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Lydia Elena Lancina<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(151)\" class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"16\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business &amp; Logistics Faculty Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">Awarded to the graduate or undergraduate Loeb-Sullivan School student who has earned the respect of the LSS-IBL faculty, who demonstrates exceptional professionalism and shows the greatest potential for advancing the field of international business and logistics.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">Two $300 Cash Awards<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winners: Daniel Casale, Samantha Maxwell Urch<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(16)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"17\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association (voted on by senior class)<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gDegree\">The individual selected by the graduating class as having done the most for the graduating class and MMA.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gPrize\">$500 Cash Award<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gWinner\">Winner: Quinlin O\u2019Meara<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a onclick=\"thisClose(17)\"  class=\"gClose\">x<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"18\" class=\"popup\">\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"gText\">\r\n<div class=\"gTitle\">The MMA Core Value Award established in memory of Captain Dr. Wallace S. 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