VIMS

2010 VIMS Awards

  • 35 years of service
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    John E. Olney Sr. Ichthyology Award   Fellowship recipient Alison Deary with faculty advisor Eric Hilton.  
  • Craig L. Smith Memorial Scholarship
    Craig L. Smith Memorial Scholarship   Scholarship recipient Hadley McIntosh (R) with faculty advisor Elizabeth Canuel.  
  • Kelley Watson Fellowship
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Professionals & Professional Faculty Award   Award recipient Diane Walker with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.  
  • Outstanding Teacher Award
    Outstanding Teacher Award   Award recipient Elizabeth Canuel with VIMS Dean and Director John Wells.  
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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.