VIMS

VIMS 2009 Special Awards

The following remarks were read by Dean and Director Dr. John Wells during VIMS' annual Awards Ceremony on May 7, 2010 to honor recipients of the 2009 Special Awards. Citations for the 2009 Student Awards are also available.

Outstanding Classified Employee Awards

The Outstanding Classified Employee awards are chosen by nominations received by the Awards Committee from all faculty, staff, and students at VIMS. They are awarded in the categories of Facilities/Safety/Trades, Research and Advisory Service, Technical Support, and Administrative Support.

Facilities/Safety/Trades

The recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Classified Employee in Facilities/Safety/Trades is Mr. Kenneth Borkey.

Research/Advisory Service

The recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Classified Employee in Research and Advisory Service is Mr. Jim Gartland.

Technical Support

The winner of the 2009 Outstanding Classified Employee for Technical Support is Ms. Grace Cartwright.

Administrative Support

The winner of the 2009 Outstanding Classified Employee for Administrative Support is Ms. Ruth Hershner.

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. The winner of Freeman Award for 2009 is Dr. Mo Lynch.