40 Years of Service: Pat Crewe, shown with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells, was recognized for 40 years of service to VIMS during the Institute's annual Awards Ceremony on May 7th.

35 Years of Service: Martha Rhodes and Mike Kershner were recognized for 35 years of service to VIMS. Not pictured are 35-year honorees Howard Kator and JJ Orth.

30 Years of Service: From L: Scott Hardaway, Patrice Mason, and Gary Anderson were recognized for 30 years of service to VIMS.

25 Years of Service: Betty Neikirk and Paul L. Oliver were recognized for 25 years of service to VIMS. Not pictured are 25-year honorees RV Carmean and Kirk Havens.

Freeman Volunteer of the Year Award: Award recipient Dr. Mo Lynch (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

Best Student Papers: This year's winners of the best journal articles by VIMS graduate students are Jianmin Ye and Patrick Lynch. From L: VIMS Dean and Director John Wells, Ye, Lynch, and professor Rob Latour.

Outstanding Classified Employee Awards: From L: Grace Cartwright (Technical Support), Ken Borkey (Facilities/Safety/Trades), Ruth Hershner (Administrative Support), and Jim Gartland (Research and Advisory Service).

John E. Olney Sr. Ichthyology Award: Award recipient Jennifer Martin (R) with VIMS professor Eric Hilton.

Craig L. Smith Memorial Scholarship: Award recipient Wenda Ribeiro Quidort (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

Kelley Watson Fellowship: Fellowship recipient Jonathan Lefcheck (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

Zeigler Student Achievement Award: Award recipient Da Chen (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

William J. Hargis Jr. Fellowship Award: Award recipient Jaime Blackburn (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

Matthew Fontaine Maury Fellowship Award: Fellowship recipient Sarah Schillawski (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

Dean’s Prize for the Advancement of Women in Marine Science: Award recipient Professor Steve Kuehl (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

Outstanding Advisory Service Award: Award recipient Dr. Bill DuPaul (R) with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.

SRO: A standing-room only crowd enjoyed the 2010 VIMS Awards ceremony.