Each year, our Society solicits nominations for a variety of individaul awards. Nominations are accepted at any time awarded at each year's annual conference. Click here for additional information on the shoreline award program. 

Please submit individual nominations to:  Maryann Utegg

Please include a statement supporting your nomination which provides information about the nominee, his/her qualifications for the award, and why you think they deserve the award.

FLMS Individual Awards

The Marjorie Carr Award - is the Society's highest award and is given for life time work on behalf of Florida's aquatic resources. This award
is named in honor of Marjorie Carr who among other things organized citizens and brought to an end the proposed Cross Florida Barge Canal.

Past award winners are:
Hal Scott (1990)
Vince Williams (1991)
Cassie and David Gluckman (1993)
Johnny Jones (1994)
Richard Coleman (1995)
Nat Reed (2000)
Mike Kasha (2001)
Everett Kelly (2002)
Joe E. Hill (2003)
Jake Stowers (2004)
Henry Dean (2005)
Not awarded in 2006
Dean Barber (2007)

The Edward Deevey, Jr. Award - is given to an individual for contributing to our scientific understanding of Florida's water bodies. Edward Deevey was an internationally recognized limnologist and affiliated with the State Museum of Florida at the time of his death.

Not awarded in 2006.

Past recipients include:
William Beck (Florida A&M University, 1990)
Jim Hulbert (FDEP, 1991)
Howard T. Odum (University of Florida, 1993)
Tom Crisman (University of Florida, 1994)
Marty Wanielista (University of Central Florida, 1995)
K. R. (Ramesh) Reddy (University of Florida, 1998)
Karl Havens (South Florida Water Management District, 1999)
Claire Schelske (University of Florida, 2000)
Betty Rushton (SWFWMD, 2003)
Not awarded in 2004
Not awarded in 2005
Not awarded in 2006
Not awarded in 2007

The Scott Driver Award - is given to an "activist" who has promoted the restoration, protection and/or appreciation of Florida's aquatic resources. Scott was a well know activist on behalf of Lake Okeechobee and a member of the steering committee that founded the FLMS at the time of his death.

Past honorees include:
Helen Spivey (1990)
Jim Hawley ( 1991)
Wayne Nelson (1993)
Jim Thomas (1994)
Tom Reese (1995)
Judith Hancock (1999)
Carroll Head (2000)
Mary Carter (2001)
Al Cheatum (2002)
Thomas E. Fortson (2003)
Beverly Sidenstick (2004)
Joanne Spurlino (2005)
Barbara Ketchum (2006)
Robert King (2007)

The Richard Coleman Aquatic Resources Award - is given to a professional who has worked to restore, protect and/or advance our understanding of Florida's aquatic resources.

Past recipients include:
Eric Livingston (FDEP, 1990)
William Wegener (FGGWFC, 1991)
Paul Shaffland (FGFWFC, 1993)
Jeff Spence (1994)
Sandy Fisher (LakeWatch, 1995)
Kim Schildt (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2000)
Jess Van Dyke (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2001)
Patrick J. Lehman ( Peace River/Manasota Water Supply Authority , 2002)
Lothian Ager (FFWCC, 2003)
Dr. Marty Kelly (SWFWMD 2004)
Dr. Harvey Harper (2005)
Dr. Edgar F. Lowe (SJRWMD 2006)
Rae Ann Wessel (2007)

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award - is given to individuals in the media who report on aquatic resource issues. This award is named in honor of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas who authored the book"Everglades River of Grass", founded the Friends of the Everglades and who has been environmentally active in south Florida.

Past recipients include:
John Moran (2000, Gainesville Sun)
Georgia Davis (2001, Florida Crossroads & Capitol Update)
Victor Hull (2002, Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Dave McDaniel (2003, WESH)
Mr. Bob Hite, (2004, News Anchor, WFLA)
Not awarded in 2005
Ron Littlepage (2006, editorial page columnist for the Florida Times-Union)
Not awarded in 2007

The Bob Graham Award - is given to persons elected to office who demonstrate a commitment to lake and aquatic resource conservation. Bob Graham is remembered for his support of many environmental initiatives including the purchase for preservation of thousands of acres of Gulf Coast wetlands.

Past recipients include:
Robert B. Rackleff and Debbie Lightsey (2001)
Shannon Staub (2002)
Cliff Barnes (2003)
Not awarded in 2004
Sen. Ken Pruitt (2005)
John Delaney (2006,President of the University of North Florida and former Mayor of Jacksonville) &
Senator Jim King, (2006 Florida Senate District 8)
Don Ross (2007)

President's Award - is given at the discretion of the FLMS' President, for contributions by individuals on behalf of the society.

Nancy Page (1999)
Julie McCrystal (2000)
Erich Marzolf (2001)
Chuck Hanlon (2002)
Chuck Hanlon (2003)
Jim Griffin (2004)
Erich Marzolf (2005)
John Burns & Michelle Jeansonne (2006)
Erich Marzolf (2007)

FLMS Winners of the State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida

Junior Category
Alexa M. McCarthy from Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School in Fort Myers, "Can We Clean Our Water With Plants?"

Senior Category
Nia K. Brisbane from Felix Varela Senior High School in Miami, Dade County, "Tiny Seeds Present the Big Picture for Everglades Restoration."

Past Recipients
Adam Rooney (Junior);  Laurel Griggs (Senior) (1999)
John Hinchee (Junior);  Matthew Anderson (Senior) (2001)
Sean Happel (Junior);  Patrick L. Geer (Senior) (2002)
Sean Happel (Junior);  Patrick L. Geer (Senior) (2003)
Laura E. Fox (Junior);  Mackenzie T. Laroe (Senior) (2004)
Nicole Weedo (Junior); Charles Daniel Lewis (Senior) (2005)
(Junior); (Senior) (2006)
Alexa M. McCarthy (Junior); Nia K. Brisbane (Senior) (2007)

Best Paper Award - is given to recognize the best presentation
at the previous year's meeting.