The Awards

Board Members

Submit a Deserving Nominee

Complete the nomination form below to submit a candidate for consideration. Winners are selected from all nominees by the board of directors through a rigorous adjudication process.

Sponsored by Quinlan

The marine industry is united by common challenges that affect its future growth and success. These challenges are not necessarily unique to the marine industry, but their impacts and the resulting resolutions often are. The challenges facing the marine industry today include; climate change, environmental stewardship and sustainability, marine safety and security, human resources, and new market development. Presented to a business or an organization, this award recognizes corporate success, demonstrated leadership and a commitment to excellence or innovation in one or more of the above noted challenges to the benefit of the industry.

Nominator Name (Full Name)

Email

Phone Number

Provide the name of the company you are nominating and contact person, as well as a brief overview of the company’s role in the marine sector. (Max 300 words)

Describe how this company demonstrates industry leadership, including innovative solutions the company has implemented to address the outlined industry challenges. (Max 500 words)

Outline how this company is a leader in health, safety and environmental protection and this has an impact on the future of the industry. (Max 400 words)

Tell us about this company’s investment in both its own people, and the larger community as a whole. (Max 350 words)

Sponsored by Ocean Choice International

The Marine Industry Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual for consistent leadership and outstanding contributions that have not only led to personal and corporate success but to the growth and success of the industry itself. A change-agent with passion and a willingness to challenge the status quo, this individual is a respected big picture thinker whose industry breakthroughs and willingness to give back to his or her province and community have already created a legacy.

In a concise narrative, please provide the following information. Feel free to provide web links to any additional information and contact information for others you feel Turning the Tide should contact when completing due diligence.

Nominator Name (Full Name)

email

Phone Number

Provide the name of the nominee and a brief overview of their involvement in the marine industry. Also, please provide an appropriate contact person if this nomination is being submitted posthumously. (Max 250 words)

Outline how this nominee has demonstrated consistent leadership that has not only led to personal and corporate success, but has impacted the industry, and the province. (Max 350 Words)

Tell us how this person has given back to their community beyond their role as a business and industry leader. (Max 400 Words)

Why is this the right time to acknowledge this individual for their contribution to the marine sector? (Max 350 Words)

Sponsored by Baine Johnston

This award is given to acknowledge and celebrate our rich marine history. The recipient may be an individual, organization, or community. The historic significance could be related to a singular event or accomplishment seen to have turned the tides of our history. The historic significance could also be related to a longer-term activity that has positively impacted our history and culture. Reflecting the strengths that have led to our unique culture and sense of place, the story may be part of our lesser known history and/or known but deserving of wider understanding and recognition.

In a concise narrative, please provide the following information. Feel free to provide web links to any additional information and contact information for others you feel Turning the Tide should contact when completing due diligence.

Nominator Name (Full Name)

Email

Phone Number

Provide the name of the nominee, their role and company they are associated with, and a brief overview of the nominee’s role in the marine sector - outlining how they have positively impacted our history and culture. (Max 350 words)

Did this story lead to any significant shift in the marine industry? For example, an economic shift or a change in legislation? (Max 400 Words)

How has this nominee impacted the future of the marine industry, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and its people? (Max 350 Words)

Is there any anniversary or commemorative aspect of this story, which makes this nomination timely? (Max 350 Words)

Sponsored by Crosbie

While innovation it is key success factor of any company these days, it is extremely important to recognize new entrants as a driver of innovation. Those young entrepreneurial companies that challenge the status quo and shake things up. Upstarts that have managed to come up with a game changing technology or approach that causes others to say, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

The winner of this award is entrepreneurial, has taken on the risk and personal sacrifice that so often defines the road to a novel solution. They are not likely to have a strong balance sheet or be in position to say “we’ve made it”. Whether their innovation has solved an age-old problem or opened-up a completely new frontier, what we will be able to say is that this young company has pushed through a significant barrier to benefit them and the industry as a whole.

In a concise narrative, please provide the following information. Feel free to provide web links to any additional information and contact information for others you feel Turning The Tide should contact when completing due diligence.

Nominator Name (Full Name)

Email

Phone Number

Provide the name of the company you are nominating and the contact person.

Give a brief overview of the company, when it started and what it does. (Max 400 words)

Describe how this company has been innovative and what its major accomplishments have been to date. (Max 500 words)

Tell us how this company impacted the industry so far. (Max 500 words)

Sponsored by Oceanex

The marine industry currently offers a more diverse range of career opportunities for young people than ever before. Attracting new talent is essential to its long-term success. The Next Wave Leadership Award was established to recognize the importance of our youth to this sector and highlight those who are making waves. The award is given to a young professional who has displayed leadership qualities beyond their years and who has already made noteworthy contributions to the marine industry. As a natural ambassador for the industry, this individual’s early success should reinforce the opportunities available for our young people. Their energy and commitment will inspire others to pursue careers in the marine sector.

In a concise narrative, please provide the following information. Feel free to provide web links to any additional information and contact information for others you feel Turning The Tide should contact when completing due diligence.

Nominator Name (Full Name)

Email

Phone Number

Provide the name of the individual you are nominating and your contact information. (Max 200 words)

Give a brief overview of the individuals’ leadership characteristics and their contribution(s) to the marine sector. (Max 350 words)

Describe how this individual has been making waves, has had an impact on the industry and their peer group(s) in a positive way. (Max 500 words)

Tell us how this individual is as a role model for others, both within the industry and the greater community. (Max 350 words)

Industry Leadership and Excellence Award

Ocean Choice International (OCI)

2025

Crosbie

2024

St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc.

2023

Labrador Fisherman's Union Shrimp Company

2022

A. Harvey & Company

2021

Oceanex Inc.

2019

Atlantic Towing Ltd.

2018

Provincial Aerospace Marine Surveillance Division

2017

Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Steinar Engeset

2025

Chief Mi'sel Joe

2024

Bernard (Tanny) Collins

2023

Honourable Richard Cashin

2022

Bruce Wareham

2021

Fraser Edison

2019

Chesley Penney, Sr.

2018

Pat Quinlan

2017

Award of Historical Marine Significance

Heart’s Content Transatlantic Cable Landing.

2025

Captain Robert A. Bartlett

2024

Royal Commission on the Ocean Ranger Marine Disaster

2023

Crow's Nest

2022

Grenfell Mission Medical Vessels

2021

CBC Land and Sea

2019

Captain William Jackman

2018

Town of Battle Harbour

2017

Innovation Leadership Award

SmartICE Monitoring and Innovation.

2025

C-CORE

2024

eDNAtec

2023

Virtual Marine

2022

Genoa Design

2021

Kraken Robotics

2019

Next Wave Leadership Award

Fabian Manning Jr.

2025

Jason Edmunds

2024

Samantha Strowbridge

2023

Jasmine Saunders

2022

Melissa Williams

2021