Courtesy of NAA:

The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) is seeking nominations for the Joseph P. McCraren Lifetime Contributions to the Aquaculture Industry award and the Joseph P. McCraren Outstanding Contributions in Promoting the Growth of Aquaculture award. Visit NAA’s Joseph P. McCraren webpage to learn more about Joe and the award.

If you would like to nominate someone for either or both awards, please complete the Nomination Form by midnight, Friday, January 19, 2024.

The awards will be presented during the Plenary Session of the Aquaculture America 2024 on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The opportunity to submit nominations is restricted to NAA Individual, Silver, Gold or Platinum members. Recipients are not limited to NAA members. The NAA Board of Directors serves as the Award Committee and will select the Award recipients by secret ballot.

The Outstanding Contribution award does not have to be given on an annual/regular basis and may be given to more than one recipient at a time at the discretion of the Board of Directors. However, only one Distinguished Lifetime award may be given per year.