SUNY Maritime College Annual Report 2020-2021

SEPT. 2020 RE-IMAGINING ADMIRAL’S DINNER: A FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL EVENT T he Admiral’s Dinner is an annual in-person event held for the purpose of raising funds for student scholarships. In a new approach, the 2020 Admiral’s G&H Towing Company; Michael Roberts, President of American Maritime Partnership and Senior Vice President at Crowley Maritime; and Mark Ruge, Partner, K&L Gates. The

Dinner was celebrated virtually for the first time in the history of the College. The evening’s theme, The Next 100 Years of the Jones Act, recognized four distinguished honorees in the maritime industry: Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO, the American Waterways Operators; Lindsay Price ‘07, Senior Master,

honorees are most noted for their advocacy of the Jones Act and their notable achievements as leaders in the maritime industry. Over 300 registrants comprised of sponsors, industry partners, alumni and friends, participated virtually in the vital event, which raised $465,000 toward student scholarships.

HONOREES

REGISTRANTS PARTICIPATED OVER 300

TOTAL RAISED TOWARD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS $465,000

Jennifer Carpenter Lindsay Price ‘07 Michael Roberts Mark Ruge

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