2010 VIMS Awards

35 years of service Anna Fisher, pictured with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells, was recognized for 35 years of service to VIMS.
30 years of service Michael Cooke (C) and Gina Burrell (R) were recognized for 30 years of service to VIMS. They are pictured with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells (L).
25 years of service Mark Luckenbach, Nancy Stokes, and Roger Mann were recognized for 25 years of service to VIMS.
William J. Hargis Jr. Fellowship Award Fellowship co-recipient Lauren Nys (L) with faculty advisor Mary Fabrizio and VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.
William J. Hargis Jr. Fellowship Award Fellowship co-recipient Josh Stone (C) with faculty advisor Deborah Steinberg and VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.
John E. Olney Sr. Ichthyology Award Fellowship recipient Alison Deary with faculty advisor Eric Hilton.
Craig L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Scholarship recipient Hadley McIntosh (R) with faculty advisor Elizabeth Canuel.
Kelley Watson Fellowship Fellowship recipient Annie Murphy (C) with faculty advisor Linda Schaffner and VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.
John M. & Marilyn Zeigler Student Achievement Award Award recipient Kersey Sturdivant (2nd from L) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells and faculty advisors Bob Diaz, Rochelle Seitz, and Associate Dean of Academic Studies Linda Schaffner.
Outstanding Employee Awards 2010 award recipients Linda Ward (Administrative Support), VIMS Dean and Director John Wells, Tom Murray (Research and Advisory Service), Ron Herzick (Facilities and Trades), and Ed Keesee (Technical Support).
Best Student Paper Awards Winners of the 2010 Best Student Paper Awards were David Elliott, Ph.D. award (C) and Juliette Giordano, Master's award (R), with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.
Professionals & Professional Faculty Award Award recipient Diane Walker with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.
Outstanding Teacher Award Award recipient Elizabeth Canuel with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

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by David Malmquist | May 6, 2011

The VIMS Awards Ceremony, held each year in May, honors recipients of Service and Student Awards.

Student Awards

These annual awards recognize selected Ph.D. and Master's students in the School of Marine Science at VIMS for outstanding acheivements during 2010. Awards are presented in the following categories:

Special Awards

These awards recognize faculty, staff, and volunteers for outstanding annual and career acheivements. Awards are presented in the following categories:

Outstanding Staff Awards

Faculty Awards

Freeman Volunteer of the Year Award

This award is named for Robert Mallory Freeman, a former VIMS Council member and avid supporter who passed away in 2004.