Each year MASNA members nominate outstanding individuals who have contributed to the hobby and improved our knowledge of the captive marine environment for the MASNA Aquarist of the Year award. The award is presented at MACNA, during the Saturday banquet. Last years winner, Joe Yaiullo, joined a renowned group of authors, speakers, breeders and reefing contributors.
There remains only a few more days in which to nominate an individual who you believe has contributed to our shared passion, marine aquarium keeping. Nominations must me submitted by April 30th, 2017 on the MASNA website at http://masna.org/masna-programs/aquarist-of-the-year/. If you aren’t yet a MASNA member, join now and help support both MASNA and the hobby. Each MASNA member may nominate up to three individuals for this award.
The Aquarist of the Year nominees are reviewed by a panel of previous MASNA award winners who ultimately select the winner. The results are kept confidential till MACNA 2017, which is being held this year from August 25-27, 2017 in New Orleans, LA.
How many names do you recognize from the list below? Who do you believe should be added to this list for their contributions to our hobby? Now it is your chance to nominate the person who has impacted you the most and advanced the success and enjoyment of your marine aquarium.
Past MASNA Award Winners:
1995 Martin Moe, Jr.
1996 Tom Frakes
1997 Bill Addison
1998 Dr. Bruce A. Carlson
1999 Scott Michael
2000 Larry Jackson
2001 Dr. Ron Shimek
2002 Eric Borneman
2003 Anthony Calfo
2004 Julian Sprung
2005 Bob Fenner
2006 Dr. Sanjay Joshi
2007 Dr. Randy Holmes-Farley
2008 Charles Delbeek
2009 Matt Pedersen
2010 Dr. Matt Wittenrich
2011 Dana Riddle
2012 Kevin Kohen
2013 Todd Gardner
2014 Richard Ross
2015 Terry Siegel
2016 Joe Yaiullo
2017 ??
