NWAA Names Jim Parsons as 2024 Winner of its Lifetime Achievement Award

December 18, 2024 Northwest Aquaculture Alliance

The Northwest Aquaculture Alliance has awarded its president, Jamestown Seafood CEO, James E. (Jim) Parsons, with the organization’s prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his career-long contributions to the global aquaculture industry.

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) Member Leanne Kesler Receives a Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to Leanne Kesler who was recently awarded the Tommy Bright award by the Society of American Florists (SAF). Leanne is the owner and education director of the Floral Design Institute. This award is SAF’s most prestigious award signifying a lifetime of commitment to education excellence in the floral industry.

Mike Gude is 2024 Recipient of BEMA’s Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award

Like many BEMA members, Mike and his family have found a place among the BEMA family. Throughout this journey, Mike has been a key contributor in defining and re-defining the evolving concept of service within the industry. This includes embracing the concept of being a Go Giver – giving with the expectation of receiving nothing in return.

NWAA Names Dr. Conrad VW Mahnken (1937-2021) as Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award; Announces Plans for “A More Lasting Tribute”

In recognition of his significant contribution to the conservation and restoration of endangered salmon populations, as well as his efforts toward the responsible development of marine aquaculture regionally and globally, Dr. Conrad (Connie) VW Mahnken (1937-2021) has been selected as the winner of the Northwest Aquaculture Alliance’s (NWAA) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021-2022.

Home Garden Seed Association Presents Honor at 2022 Summer Summit

August 18, 2022 All America Selections

In Ames, Iowa on Thursday, August 4, 2022 an industry icon was posthumously presented an award during the Summer Summit, hosted collaboratively this year by All-America Selections, National Garden Bureau and the Home Garden Seed Association.