The annual award recognizes excellence in marine service technology education
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The ABYC Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates include those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings.
“I’ve been visiting schools and talking to educators around the country,” said Sarah Devlin, ABYC accreditation director. “These folks deserve recognition for their dedication, passion, and pride in what they do. I am honored to acknowledge those preparing future marine service technicians for jobs in our industry.”
Nominations for the 2024 award are open until Dec. 13, 2024. To nominate, visit www.teachboats.org/educator-of-year.
The winner will be announced at the ABYC Foundation’s Educator Forum on Jan. 22. The forum is a series of meetings for high school and postsecondary educators to connect, share challenges, and explore available resources. The kickoff date is Oct. 24, and industry leaders are encouraged to get involved to share their perspectives with educators.
For more information about the Educator Forum or to submit a nomination, visit www.teachboats.org.
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Since 1954, the nonprofit American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has developed safety standards for boat design, construction, equipage, repair and maintenance. The essential global source of marine industry technical information, ABYC’s product safety standards, credentialing, education, training, and other tools help members make boating safer.
The ABYC Foundation supports the mission of the American Boat & Yacht Council, with a focus on workforce development and providing resources that create educational and lifelong career opportunities to both current and aspiring marine service technicians. To get involved, visit www.abycfoundation.org.