land-and-ocean spaces where human activities, such as tourism, development, and fishing, are managed to ensure sustainability. CI also pioneered in rhe "Seascape Approach," managing larger, multi-use marine areas in a way rhar best serves both ecological concerns and the human community. In 2012, CI created the Ocean Health Index, a framework for assessing ocean health, both globally and regionally, to provide derailed information for informed decision and policy making. The Ocean Health Index evaluates the state of the benefits a healthy ocean can provide-such as biodiversity, coastal protection, food production, coastal livelihoods and economies, and tourism-to give up-to-dare data to policy makers and communities NMHS will present its Distinguished Service Award to Conservation International and Peter Seligmann on the occasion of Cl's 30th anniversary, for their tremendous impact on the health of the world 's oceans and shorelines. Their conservation efforts protect our maritime heritage on a global scale. The award will be presented by three-rime Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and writer, Thomas Friedman.
Thomas L. Friedman
National Geographic Society Founded 1888 as "a society for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge," the National Geographic Society fosters exploration of our world, a tradition which began with an expedition to map Alaska's Mount St. Elias region that discovered Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak. In 2008 the Pristine Seas Program was founded in partnership with Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Enric Sala to "identify, survey, protect, and restore the last truly wild places in the ocean." The program initiates expeditions to explore and study our oceans and create marine reserves. Pristine Seas has helped set aside 2.2 million square kilometers of protected ocean. The most familiar face of the organization, of course, is National Geographic magazine, known throughout the world for its stunning photojournalism, bringing far-off places and cultures into our homes. Today, National Geographic is published in forty local-language editions, reaching a readership of 6.8 million . The NMHS Distinguished Service Award will be given to the National Geographic Society for its extraordinary achievements in chronicling mankind 's relationship with the water and educating tens of millions of readers and viewers about our global maritime heritage. Gary E. Knell, president and CEO of the National Geographic Society, will accept the award, which will be presented by internationally-recognized underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the wreck of the Titanic and founder of the Ocean Exploration Trust.
Dr. J. Phillip London, CAPT USN (Ret.) The NHF Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Dr. J. Phillip London, executive chairman and former CEO of CACI International for over 22 years until his retirement in 2007. Under Dr. London's leadership, CACI has become a trendsetter in offering IT solutions and consulting services across markers throughout North America and Western Europe. Dr. London served 12 years as an officer during the Cold War, as a naval aviator and carrier pilot from 1959 to 1971, and in the US Naval Reserve until 1983. He has made extensive contributions to naval heritage projects and has served on many boards, including the Naval Historical Foundation, the United States Naval Institute and the Navy Memorial Foundation. The Naval Historical Foundation will present its Distinguished Service Award to Dr. London for his naval service and lifetime support and strong advocacy of our naval heritage. The NHF Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Dr. London by Admi ral William]. Fallon, USN (Rer.), chairman of the NHF.
D r. ]. Phillip London, CAPT USN (Ret.)
Admiral William]. Fallon, USN (Ret.}
National Maritime Awards Dinner Auction
Mayflower Hotel
The National Maritime Awards Dinner will feature a dynamic auction with superb and unique items, including: a trip for two to the Galapagos with National Geographic Expeditions, a 2-nighr stay at the Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa in Orlando, ship models, antique maps, author-autographed books, a personal directorguided tour of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and more. You don't need to be present to bid ; bidding information is posted on our website, or call us for instructions.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Mayflower Hotel, at 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. Standard guest rooms for single or double occupancy are $379 per night, plus applicable taxes. The room block is set aside until 17 March, or until all the rooms have been reserved. Reservations can be made by calling 877 212-5752 or online at https://aws/passkey. com/e/16393708. Please identify yourself as part of the National Maritime Historical Society.
To learn more about these exemplary award recipients, the dinner, the auction, how you can support the event, or to get tickets to attend, please visit our website at www.seahistory.org, call 914 737-7878, ext. 0, or email us at nmhs@seahistory.org.
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