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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
UNITED STATES
MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
KINGS POINT, NEW YORK
AWARDS BULLETIN
CLASS OF 2020UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
Our Mission
To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character
who are inspired to serve the national security, marine
transportation, and economic needs of the United States
as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned
officers in the Armed Forces.List of Awards Presented to the Class of 2020
1. THE BAILEY MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A Marine Engineering MIDN who has consistently manifested the
qualities of a mature officer such as loyalty, integrity, leadership,
bearing and aptitude for service with the highest GPA (grade point
average) and successfully held an officer billet
Selected by: Marine Engineering Department
Sponsor: Newport News Shipbuilding, Div. of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Recipient: TODD WILLIAM BERTELS, JR.
2. THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who attains the highest GPA in Naval Science
Selected by: Naval Science Department
Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Recipient: WILLIAM QUIGLEY
3. THE AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING AWARD
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who has consistently manifested the
qualities of an exemplary deck officer such as loyalty, integrity,
leadership, bearing and aptitude for service based on grades, regiment
and sea year evaluations.
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: American Bureau of Shipping
Recipient: KARSTEN DAVID TRIBUS
4. THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE UNDERWRITERS (AIMU)
AWARD
Prize: $750
Criteria: A Maritime Logistics and Security MIDN who attains the highest
grade in the Chartering and Brokerage Course
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: American Institute of Marine Underwriters
Recipient: WILLIAM QUIGLEY6. SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CAPT. JOSEPH RAMSEY
MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has maintained academic excellence in tankership
operations, liquid cargo handling and marine pollution
prevention/control and has superior performance in sea service and
internship evaluations
Selected by: Marine Transportation
Sponsor: Sanborn Yearwood & Associates
Recipient: ROBERT GAINES
8. THE ADMIRAL LAND MEDAL AND AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who is most outstanding in Naval Architecture
Selected by: Marine Engineering Department
Sponsor: Superintendent
Recipient: THOMAS ALEXANDER SEMON
10. THE SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION HARRY R. YAGEL AWARD –
Prize: Value of $100
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated excellence in both academic and
regimental performance and is entering active Naval Service as a
Surface Warfare Officer
Selected by: Department of Naval Science
Sponsor: Surface Navy Association, NY Chapter
Presenter: Mr. Michael R. Ales, PE, Dept. of Engineering
Recipient: JOHN EDWARD COUGHLAN
12. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS AWARD -
Prize: $350 & Framed Certificate, ASNE
Criteria: A Marine Engineering MIDN who has the highest cumulative
average in the engineering science courses: Statics, Dynamics, Fluid
Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Thermodynamics. In addition,
the recipient shall be eligible for and accept a Naval Reserve
Commission.
Selected by: Marine Engineering Department faculty
Sponsor: American Society of Naval Engineers
Recipient: BRYAN WHITE14. DR. JAMES E. ALLEN, ’62 - SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Prize: $1000
Criteria: MIDN who has the highest GPA in physics and chemistry
Selected by: Math and Science Department
Sponsor: USMMAAAF– gift from Klaus C. Rohr, ’62 and Eugene Mattioni, ’62 on
behalf of the Mattioni family
Recipients: TODD WILLIAM BERTELS, JR.
15. THE MARITIME ASSOCIATION OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK
AND NEW JERSEY AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who in the opinion of the graduating
class, possesses the qualities/attributes to become an outstanding
Deck Officer based on grades, regiment and sea year
Selected by: Marine Transportation Dept. - nominees submitted by Class of 2020
Sponsor: Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey
Recipient: KARSTEN DAVID TRIBUS
16. THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES AWARD IN
MEMORY OF ADMIRAL EMORY SCOTT LAND
Prize: $250
Criteria: A Marine Engineering MIDN who has the highest combined average
in the Electrical Engineering Concentration courses
Selected by: Marine Engineering Department faculty
Sponsor: Navy League of the United States
Recipient: TYLER ALLEN
17. THE EXCELLENCE IN CARGO OPERATIONS AWARD
Prize: $500 and a National Cargo Bureau Engraved Medallion
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who displays outstanding interest,
imagination, endeavor and academic achievement in the field of
cargo handling, stowage and securing; based upon course grades in
the cargo portion of the Midshipman's Sea Project and academic
excellence in the marine materials handling sequence
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: National Cargo Bureau
Recipient: KARSTEN DAVID TRIBUS20. THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
COLONISTS AWARD - Established in 1979 (Revised in 2012)
Prize: $500
Criteria: An outstanding female MIDN who has the highest cumulative
average within a Deck License curriculum
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Recipient: LAURA MAJEWSKI
23. THE INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION AWARD - Established in 1988
Prize: $250
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who has the highest grades on the
Navigation section of the U. S. Coast Guard Third Mate's License
Examination administered in June
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: Institute of Navigation
Recipient: TBD
25. THE MATTHEW I. DE LUCA, SR. AWARD - Established in 1989
Prize: $2,500
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated scholastic excellence in "Ship
Chartering and Operations" and who displays outstanding qualities of
hard work, integrity and humility
Selected by: MID-SHIP Marine’s Board of Directors with Marine Transportation
Department
Sponsor: MID-SHIP MARINE, Inc., - in honor and memory of its Chairman,
Matthew I. De Luca, Sr.
Recipient: WILLIAM QUIGLEY
26. THE FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE
MUSEUM (AMMM) AWARD – Established 2016
Prize: $250
Criteria: Two MIDN who supported the USMMA Museum to improve and
increase its level of operation
Selected by: Board of AMMM
Sponsor: Friends of the American Merchant Marine Museum
Recipient: ROBERT BEARDSLEY28. THE SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE
ENGINEERS (SNAME) CLUB SERVICE AWARD
Prize: $250 with certificate - Name displayed on perpetual plaque
located outside Ackerman Auditorium
Criteria: A Marine Engineering MIDN who provided the highest level of
support, dedication, service and assistance to the SNAME
Club during their first class year at the Academy
Selected by: USMMAAF Executive Board
Sponsor: USMMA Alumni Foundation Mid-Hudson Chapter Exec. Board
Recipient: COLLIN KEIL
30. THE BETTY H. OLCHIN/CAPTAIN SAMUEL LONDYNSKY
MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has shown outstanding achievement and aptitude in the
Admiralty Law and Chartering/Brokerage courses at the Academy
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: USMMAAAF– gift from Betty H. Olchin/Captain Samuel
Londynsky Memorial Fund
Recipient: ERIC SOBOCINSKI
32. THE CAPTAIN WILLIAM AND DR. ARLYNE O’GARA AWARDS
Prize: Five $750 awards. An additional $500 award given to the MIDN
whose overall Cumulative Grade Point Average improvement is
highest in the graduating class
Criteria: A MIDN in each major who has achieved the greatest increase in
Cumulative GPA since the end of his/her Plebe year
Selected by: Academic Dean
Sponsor: USMMAAAF– gift from Dr. Arlyne O’Gara and the late Capt.
William O’Gara, ‘44
Recipients: MATTHEW TONG
ALEJANDRO URBINA
COOPER SIEPERT
FILIPA MARTINOVIC
REMINGTON WILSON
33. SONS OF THE REVOLUTION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INC.
CAPTAIN CONYNGHAM AWARD FOR SERVICE AT SEA
Prize: $500
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who has the best overall
performance at sea (Sea year projects and ship evaluations) and who
intends to sail after graduationSelected by: Professional Development and Career Services Department and
Marine Transportation Department
Sponsor: Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York
Recipient: WILLIAM RAY SCOTT
34. MILITARY ORDER OF FOREIGN WARS AWARD
Prize: $250
Criteria: A MIDN who wrote the best leadership essay in the Navy Leadership
course who is going on active duty
Selected by: Naval Science Department
Sponsor: Military Order of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
Recipient: ROBERT GAINES
35. ACE SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD
Prize: $200 each
Criteria: Two MIDN who demonstrated the most dedication to the ACE over 4
years at the Academy
Selected by: Director, Academic Center for Excellence
Sponsor: Academic Dean
Recipients: ERIC SOBOCINSKI
FILIPIA MARTINOVIC
36. THE ARTURO DIAZ MASTER SHIPBUILDER AWARD
Prize: $500 and certificate – Name displayed on perpetual plaque outside
Ackerman Auditorium
Criteria: A Marine Engineering MIDN who has attained the highest grade in
the Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Senior Capstone
Project
Selected by: Marine Engineering Department faculty
Sponsor: USMMAAAF – gift from friends and classmates of Arturo Diaz
Recipient: WAYNE WITHEROW
37. THE RUSSELL F. MAGNA MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: A Marine Engineering MIDN who has attained the highest overall
cumulative grade point average in the Marine Engineering and
Shipyard Management Major
Selected by: Marine Engineering Department faculty
Sponsor: Mrs. Judy Magna in memory of her husband, Russell F. Magna, ‘59
Recipient: WAYNE WITHEROW39. THE MASTERS, MATES AND PILOTS GOOD SHIPMATE AWARD
Prize: Marine Binoculars and $1500 credit towards full MM&P membership
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who is an Associate Member,
Masters, Mates & Pilots that displays the qualities of “Acta non verba”
Selected by: Masters, Mates and Pilots Company with approval from the
Department of Marine Transportation
Sponsor: International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots
Recipient: KARSTEN DAVID TRIBUS
40. CAPTAIN LAWRENCE JARETT EXCELLENCE IN LAW AWARD
Prize: $250
Criteria: A MIDN who has achieved the highest grades in the Admiralty and
International Law courses
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department Head
Sponsor: USMMAAAF – gift from the family in honor of CAPT Lawrence
Jarett, an honored faculty member for over 50 years. At one time, he
headed the Department of Maritime Law and Economics and was the
first Marine Transportation Department Head. He also spent a year as
Acting Dean of the Academy. He practiced the motto, “He who dares
to teach must never cease to learn”
Recipient: ROBERT GAINES
42. THE EHRHARDT FIRST CLASSMEN EMS SERVICE AWARD
Prize: $500 each – Names displayed on perpetual plaque in Patton Hall
Criteria: Two MIDN EMTs who are members of the Emergency Medical
Services program and displayed the highest levels of courage,
commitment, integrity and leadership, and has a minimum 2.65 GPA
Selected by: USMMA Department of Health Services with EMS Supervisory Staff
Sponsor: USMMAAAF - gift from Mr. Christian J. H. Ehrhardt
Recipients: ALLY MCFADYEN
CHRISTOPHER CASHMAN
43. USMMAAF MID-HUDSON CHAPTER PROPELLER CLUB SERVICE
AWARD
Prize: $125 each
Criteria: Two MIDN who provided the highest level of support, dedication,
service and assistance to the Academy Propeller Club during her/his
first class year
Selected by: USMMA Alumni Foundation Mid-Hudson Chapter Executive Board
Sponsor: USMMA Alumni Foundation Mid-Hudson Chapter Executive Board
Recipients: ALEXANDER STOYKA
DANIEL STERN44. THE ASSOCIATION OF AVERAGE ADJUSTERS OF THE UNITED
STATES – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN STUDY OF
CHARTERING/BR
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who in the estimation of the instructor, is a top student in
the Chartering and Brokerage Course and has a deep interest in the
subject
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department Marine Insurance instructor
Sponsor: Association of Average Adjusters of the United States
Recipient: WILLIAM QUIGLEY
46. WARTSILA AWARD
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: A Marine Transportation MIDN who is the top Deck midshipman
based on grades in the RADAR/ARPA class and having
demonstrated exceptional skills and interest in not only the art, but
the modern science of electronic navigation
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department (RADAR/ARPA instructors)
Sponsor: TRANSAS USA
Recipient: ROBERT GAINES
47. THE ALOYSIUS A. NORTON AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: MIDN who in the opinion of an interdisciplinary panel of the judges,
wrote the best analytic essay on a work of poetry, drama, fiction, or
literature and film
Selected by: Humanities Department
Sponsor: Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 - in
memory of Professor Aloysius A. Norton. He loved literature and
kindled that love in young people, guiding them through their
reading, in their development of a deeper life of the spirit
Recipient: JOSEPH SANDLIN
51. INSTITUTE OF WORLD POLITICS (IWP) AWARD
Prize: $250 Each
Criteria: Project Team with the Highest Grade Points in the Maritime Security
Research course
Selected by: Department of Marine Transportation each submit six nominees
Sponsor: Institute of World PoliticsRecipients: SEVERIN BLENKUSH
TANNER CARTER
ALYSSA MARIE DEGUZMAN
MARK KITTELSON
52. THE AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS SERVICE AWARD
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: Two MIDN, one Marine Engineering and one Marine Transportation
major, who in the opinion of members of the graduating class, and
based on grades regiment and sea year evaluations, possess the
qualities and attributes to become outstanding Maritime Officers.
Selected by: Marine Engineering/Marine Transportation each submit six
nominees; recipients then selected by the 2020 MIDN
Sponsor: American Maritime Officers
Recipient: KARSTEN DAVID TRIBUS
TBD
53. THE SEARIVER MARITIME, INC. AWARD
Prize: TBD
Criteria: Two MIDN, one Marine Engineering and one Marine Transportation
major, who have excelled in the studies related to the carriage of bulk
liquid cargo, thereby demonstrating the potential for valuable service
to the tanker industry
Selected by: Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering Departments
Sponsor: SeaRiver Maritime, Inc.
Recipient: ZACHARY KAGLE
ROBERT GAINES
55. SPILL CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (SCAA) CLASS OF
2009 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – Established in 2009
Prize: TBD
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated outstanding interest, creativity,
initiative and commitment to environmental excellence in the
performance of his/her course of study
Selected by: Department Head of Marine Transportation
Sponsor: Spill Control Association of America (SCAA)
Presenter: Brian K. Bell, Associate Director, National Response Corporation
Recipient: WILLIAM QUIGLEY56. THE MARINE SOCIETY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK AWARD
Prize: $250 Plus lifetime membership into the Marine Society
Criteria: A MIDN who has the highest sea project grades and demonstrated
outstanding interest, aptitude and high proficiency in seagoing
activities at the Academy
Selected by: Professional Development and Career Services Department
Sponsor: Marine Society of the City of New York
Recipient: TBD
58. THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has contributed most to the success of the Color Guard
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen
Sponsor: National American Legion
Recipient: ALEXANDER BISCARDI
59. THE REAR ADMIRAL MARK H. BUZBY, ‘79 AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has contributed to the Academy's Waterfront Program,
is entering active military service, and who has demonstrated
excellence in academic and regimental performance
Selected by: Director of Waterfront Activities, Naval Science Department Head,
the Academic Dean and the Commandant of Midshipmen
Sponsor: USMMA Sailing Foundation
Recipient: MARK HAYTON
60. NATIONAL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED
STATES AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated excellence in both academic and
regimental performance, has exhibited exceptional qualities of
patriotism and leadership through performance in an assigned
Midshipman Officer billet and is entering active military service
Selected by: Academic Dean, Commandant of Midshipmen, and Naval Science
Department Head
Sponsor: National Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Recipient: MATTHEW MILNER62. APL LIMITED AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who successfully completed the elective courses for the
Cyber Security Concentration and is distinguished in cyber security –
either academically or through practical development and application
of IT solutions or cyber security
Selected by: Marine Transportation Department with instructors of Maritime
Business
Sponsor: APL Limited
Recipient: JESUS ZAMBRANO
63. THE VIGILANT FIRE COMPANY EMS AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN, who exemplifies the best qualities of EMS service and
leadership to the Great Neck Community.
Selected by: Vigilant Fire Company Officers
Sponsor: Vigilant Fire Company
Recipient: SARA COSENZA
65. THE CHARLES A. FOWLER, JR. AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who is going into active service and who exemplifies the
values of the American Legion
Selected by: American Legion Post and approved by Commandant
Sponsor: American Legion, Great Neck Post #160
Recipient: CONNOR GREEN
66. CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS DISTINGUISHED MIDSHIPMEN
GRADUATE AWARD
Prize: Value of $50
Criteria: A US Navy Merchant Marine Reserve MIDN who has demonstrated
the highest standards of leadership, scholarship, and military
performance
Selected by: Selection made by the Naval Science Department OIC along with the
Commandant of Midshipmen.
Sponsor: Naval Science Department
Recipient: JOSEPH GRAMEGNA68. THE CAPTAIN DOUGLAS A. HARD RESERVE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION AWARD
Prize: $250
Criteria: A Deck MIDN who has attained the highest cumulative average in all
Navigation Law courses taken at sea and in residence.
Selected by: Officer Advisor, Kings Point Chapter with concurrence of the
Commandant of Midshipmen
Sponsor: CAPT Douglas A. Hard, ’62, Professor Emeritus
Recipient: WILLIAM RAY SCOTT
70. NEW YORK COMMANDERY, NAVAL ORDER OF THE UNITED
STATES AWARD
Prize: Medallion plaque w/1-year membership in Naval Order to each
Commander - Names displayed on perpetual plaque in Wiley Hall
Criteria: The Regimental Commanders who have successfully discharged the
duties of this high office
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen
Sponsor: New York Commandery, Naval Order of the United States
Recipients: JOHN (JC) HENDERSON
KYLEIGH KAPPAS
71. THE CHAIRMAN'S AWARD OF THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE
ACADEMY ALUMNI FOUNDATION
Prize: $300
Criteria: The President of the First Class
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen
Sponsor: USMMAAAF
Recipient: PATRICK HUME
75. THE SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD FOR SERVICE
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has provided the highest level of service to the
Academy, in memory of Irving Clark Thayer, Class of 1946
Selected by: Superintendent
Sponsor: Superintendent
Recipient: JOSEPH VITELLI77. THE THOMAS LEBLANC AWARD
Prize: $700
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated achievement in athletics, excellence
in scholarship and has manifested qualities of leadership and
character
Selected by: Physical Education and Athletics Department Head
Sponsor: USMMA Class of 1984
Recipient: JOSEPH VITELLI
78. THE JOSEPH B. WILLIAMS AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated leadership in inter-group relations
promoting inter-cultural understanding
Selected by: Mulzac Scholarship Committee, USMMAAF
Sponsor: USMMAAF - established by the Honorable Joseph B. Williams, ‘44,
in memory of Captain Hugh Mulzac, the first African-American
master of a United States Flag merchant vessel and pioneer in human
relations
Recipient: TAYLOR HIGHTOWER
79. ADVANCEMENT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Prize: $200
Criteria: A MIDN who has contributed most to the advancement of the
Academy’s academic programs outside the regular classroom
Selected by: Academic Dean
Sponsor: Academic Dean
Recipient: ROBERT GAINES
80. THE MARTHA E. SAMMOND MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: A MIDN who contributed most significantly to the advancement of
the Regiment of Midshipmen's Honor Code through service to the
Honor Program and by exemplifying and promoting high standards
of ethical conduct
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen along with Honor Board Officer
Advisor and Honor Review Board Chairman.
Sponsor: USMMAAF - gift from the family of Martha E. Sammond
Recipient: JAKE ERIKSON81. THE H. KERNER SMITH JR, ’66 NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: 3rd TERM - A Marine Engineering Systems MIDN, who is the most
outstanding in the Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Engineering
Electives
Selected by: ME and M&S
Sponsor: Mr. H. Kerner Smith
Recipient: RHYNE ANDERSON WHITLEY
82. THE JULIE A. BERKE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Prize: $250
Criteria: A female MIDN who has demonstrated achievement in athletics,
excellence in scholarship, qualities of leadership and character, and
who has significantly advanced women's athletics at the Academy
Selected by: Physical Education and Athletics Department Head
Sponsor: Ms. Susan Bartlett, in memory of her mother, Ms. Julie A. Berke
Recipient: ERICA LOU
84. THE WALTER A. KAMINSKI CHARACTER AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: A MIDN who has demonstrated integrity, courage, enthusiasm,
optimism, confidence, calmness, determination, patience and focus
Selected by: Superintendent, Commandant of Midshipmen, Academic Dean, the
Director of Athletics
Sponsor: Ms. Laura Polos, in memory of her father, Walter Kaminski, who
served for many years in a leadership role in the Kings Point
Maritime Association and who dedicated himself to supporting
Midshipmen
Recipient: TAYLOR HIGHTOWER
85. USMMA ALUMNI FOUNDATION SERVICE AWARD
Prize: $500 each
Criteria: A MIDN who provided the highest level of support to the USMMA
Alumni Foundation during their first class year at the Academy
Selected by: USMMAAF
Sponsor: USMMAAF
Recipients: GRANT CARTER
JOHN (JC) HENDERSON86. THE CAPTAIN DONALD J. FERGUSON MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: A MIDN who reflects military pride and service to the Regiment
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen
Sponsor: Family of CAPT Donald Ferguson
Recipient: JOE GRAMEGNA
87. THE NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF FOUNDERS AND
PATRIOTS OF AMERICA AWARD
Prize: $300
Criteria: A MIDN who attained the highest grades in her/his History courses
Selected by: Humanities Department History instructors
Sponsor: National Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
Recipient: ZOE CHANG
88. THE COL HEATHER BUONO LOGISTICS AWARD
Prize: Value of $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has the highest overall GPA in the Maritime Logistics
and Security major and is commissioning in the Air Force
Selected by: USAF Liaison officer
Sponsors: The Hon. Kevin Billings and Gen. Duncan McNabb, USAF (Ret)
Recipient: CHRISTOPHER CASHMAN
89. THE SCOTT MICHAEL HEILMAN, JR. – LEADERSHIP,
SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD
Prize: Value of $500
Criteria: A MIDN who has superior desire and aptitude to lead as
demonstrated through performance in an officer billet and athletic
leadership roles; leads and motivates from the front by example,
demonstrates commitment to academic excellence through
consistently high grades in all semesters, superior evaluations in all
sea projects and who demonstrates exceptional service to the
regiment, the PLC/MC Option program, a varsity team, entering
plebes and who is entering active duty as an officer in the United
States Marine Corps.
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen, Marine Corps Representative,
Academic Dean and Director of Athletics
Sponsor: USMMAAF. – gift from Madeline P. Heilman in memory of her
brother, 2LT Scott Michael Heilman, Jr. ’10, USMC
Recipient: KALEIGH D’ARCY90. THE ROXIE DESTAFNEY SERVICE AWARD
Prize: $400 each
Criteria: Two MIDN who have demonstrated strong involvement in voluntary
service to our community
Selected by: Commandant of Midshipmen, Dean, Chaplain, Alumni w/approval
from USMMA National Parents Association Chair
Sponsor: USMMAAF – gift from USMMA National Parents Association
Presenter: Capt. William Fell
Recipient: TAYLOR CRISCI
ELENA CHAMBERLAND
92. THE J. A. “RED” WAGNER MEMORIAL AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A Marine Engineering football player, who is an ‘unsung hero’–
dedicated, devoted, and loves the game.
Selected by: Football Coach with the approval of Department Head, Physical
Education and Athletics
Sponsor: Mrs. Florence Wagner, in memory of her husband, J. A. “Red”
Wagner, ‘45
Recipients: RYAN CHRISOM
93. THE SANDY HOOK PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD
Prize: $500
Criteria: A MIDN who, over the course of his/her Academy career, has
acquired significant knowledge of the waters of Western Long Island
Sound, East, River, Upper Bay and Lower Bay, & Hudson River and
familiarity by serving as MIC or Conning Officer aboard a variety of
Academy training vessels while transiting these waterways
Selected by: Director of the Waterfront
Sponsor: Sandy Hook Pilots’ Association
Recipient: EASTON HAZIMATHLETIC AWARDS
1. ACADEMIC DEAN’S AWARD
Criteria: Awarded to the varsity team with the highest combined GPA among
its members. Honors a small athletic team up to 18 athletes
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: Small Team: TENNIS
Large Team: MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
2. ACADEMIC DEAN’S AWARD FOR MOST IMPROVED TEAM
Criteria: Awarded to the varsity team with the most improved cumulative
GPA among its team members over the past academic year
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
3. EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (ECAC) MERIT
AWARD
Criteria: This award is presented to the graduating male and female
Midshipmen who have demonstrated excellence in the athletic arena,
while maintaining good grades.
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipients: MATTHEW MILNER
ANNA LEWIS4. ECAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD
Criteria: The ECAC Scholar-Athlete Award is presented annually to a male
and female scholar-athlete. The minimum requirements for the award
are a 3.2 cumulative GPA, and the athlete must have played a
significant role on his or her team. This award is presented to the
Midshipmen who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom
while contributing to their chosen sport team. The names of the
recipients of this award will be forwarded on to the ECAC for
consideration for its ECAC Scholar-Athlete Award
Selected by: Athletic Board Recommendation to the Superintendent
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipients: JOHN COUGHLAN
KALEIGH D’ARCY
5. CAPTAIN PERRY WALTER AWARD
Criteria: Established in 1999, this award is presented annually to the
Midshipmen Team Mentor who best exemplifies the traits exhibited
by Captain Perry Walter. Captain Walter was known for his guidance
and dedication in academics, athletics, and regimental affairs for
midshipman athletes
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: MICHAEL ALES, Associate Professor, Dept. of Marine Engineer
6. HERMAN BERKE ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP AWARD
Criteria: Established in 1999 by Julie A. Berke in memory of her husband,
Herman Berke ’45, this award is presented annually to the graduating
Midshipman who made significant contributions to both the athletics
and regimental programs during his/her first class year at USMMA
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Alumni Association and Foundation – gift in memory of Ms. Julie
Berke
Recipient: KYLEIGH KAPPAS7. DR. STEPHEN “BILL” OMELTCHENKO COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Criteria: The Coach “O” Award is presented annually to the United States
Merchant Marine Academy Male Coach of the Year. In 2000, this
award was renamed in recognition of Coach Omeltchenko, who
dedicated 43 years to the Academy’s Cross Country/Track and Field
Programs. A 1992 Inductee into the USMMA Athletic Hall of Fame,
Coach Omeltchenko and the future winners of this award signify the
utmost dedication, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, love, integrity, and
perseverance in their chosen profession of coaching
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: SEAN TEDESCO, Men’s Swimming & Diving
8. SUE PETERSEN LUBOW FEMALE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Criteria: The Lubow Award is presented annually to the United
States Merchant Marine Academy Female Coach of the Year as
chosen by the Head Coaches. This award was established in 2015 in
recognition of Sue Petersen Lubow, who dedicated 35 years to the
Academy’s Athletic Programs as Swim Coach and Director of
Athletics. A 2014 Inductee into the USMMA Athletic Hall of Fame,
Sue Petersen Lubow and the future winners of this award signify the
utmost dedication, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, love, integrity, and
perseverance in their chosen profession of coaching.
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: MATT DEMPSEY, Women’s Basketball
9. JULIE BERKE TROPHY
Criteria: Presented to a graduating first class female athlete for demonstrated
athletic excellence throughout her career at USMMA, as selected by a
committee appointed by the Superintendent. This award signifies the
highest in achievement, sportsmanship, and general excellence in
athletics.
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: KALEIGH D’ARCY10. ADMIRAL GILES C. STEDMAN TROPHY
Criteria: The Admiral Giles C. Stedman Trophy is presented to a graduating
first class male athlete for demonstrated athletic excellence
throughout his career at USMMA as selected by a committee
appointed by the Superintendent. The trophy signifies the highest in
achievement, sportsmanship, and general excellence in athletics.
Selected by: Head Coaches
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletic Department
Recipient: NOLAN MONAHAN
11. CAPTAIN JAMES LIEBERTZ MEMORIAL AWARD
Criteria: Presented in memory of Captain James Liebertz, who served as the
Academy’s Athletic Director from 1950 – 1972. The award is given
to someone who exemplifies the same traits of dedication,
perseverance, enthusiasm and love for USMMA Athletics
Selected by: Director of Athletics
Sponsor: Physical Education and Athletics Department
Recipient: RADM JOACHIM “Jack” BUONO, USMS, SUPERINTENDENTKINGS POINT SCHOLARS
The Kings Point Scholar Program provides a participating Midshipman an opportunity
for self-directed and guided research under Faculty sponsorship and direction. This
program of intense research around a chosen topic gives the Midshipman in-depth
expertise in a particular subject and valuable research and writing experience. It also
allows the Midshipman the opportunity to work closely with a Faculty mentor(s) in the
pursuit of knowledge. The project may be maritime-related; however, the Scholar
program also affords Midshipmen the opportunity to investigate a topic for which there is
no formal study at the Academy. The project culminates with a presentation to the
Academy community. The Midshipman’s diploma and transcript indicate this
distinguished achievement.
TANNER JOSEPH CARTER
Maritime Logistics and Security
Dr. Josh Smith, Dept. of Humanities, Advisor
Motivated by Power, Led by Fear. Denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula
ROBERT JOSEPH GAINES
Marine Transportation
Dr. Patrick Speelman, Dept. of Humanities, Advisor
Senior Military Leadership in the Modern Age: Mitigating Battlespace
Complexity Through Mission Command
FILIPA ROSAMARIE MARTINOVIC
Marine Engineering & Shipyard Management
Dr. Sergio Perez, Dept. of Engineering, Advisor
Computational Fluid Dynamics in Real-World Applications: Heat ExchangersPRESENTATIONS TO FACULTY
THE SUE ALICE MCNULTY AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED TEACHING
Prize: $300 and a plaque
Criteria: Established by the late Vice Admiral Richard R. McNulty, USMS, in
memory of his wife, this award is presented annually to the tenured
faculty member who has served at the academy for a minimum of
five years and has served at sea in the merchant marine on at least a
second mate or second assistant engineer license. The faculty
member is selected by the Midshipmen of the graduating class as the
teacher who has contributed most to their education during their four
years at the Academy. Established by the late Vice Admiral Richard
R. McNulty, USMS, in memory of his wife.
Selected by: Graduating Class of 2020
Sponsor: CAPT Douglas A. Hard, ’62, Professor Emeritus
Recipient: CAPT DAVID PALMER, Professor, Engineering Department
VADM GORDON MCLINTOCK AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP
Prize: $300
Criteria: Awarded annually to the licensed, tenured mariner of the United
States Maritime Service at Kings Point who, in the opinion of the
graduating class, has served as an outstanding officer role model. The
recipient must have served at the academy for a minimum of five
years and have served at sea in the merchant marine on at least a
second mate or second assistant engineer license, and exhibits
qualities of character, officership, integrity and leadership so
admirably exemplified by Admiral McLintock during his record-
setting twenty-two years’ stewardship (1948-1970) as Superintendent
of USMMA
Selected by: Graduating Class of 2020
Sponsor: CAPT Douglas A. Hard, ’62, Professor Emeritus
Recipient: CAPT CHARLES ROGAN, Associate Professor, Marine
Transportation DepartmentUSMMA-Kings Point Alma Mater
Oh, Stately, strife born Alma Mater
The sound flows softly at thy feet
And sunset strikes across its waters
As silver notes invoke retreat.
Now dim the paths and trees in darkness.
The stars above our way appoint.
We'll Sleep secure aboard 'til morning.
God steer thee well, Kings Point!"REAR ADMIRAL JOACHIM BUONO, ‘78, USMS
Superintendent
REAR ADMIRAL SUSAN DUNLAP, USMS
Deputy Superintendent
REAR ADMIRAL JOHN R. BALLARD, Ph.D., USMS
Provost
CAPTAIN MIKEL STROUD, USMS
Commandant of Midshipmen
LCDR DAVID S. PAHS, CHC, USN
Chaplain
MS. LISA JERRY
Academy Registrar
MRS. ARDASIA MCKELLER
Office of the Academic Dean/Provost
Academic Awards Coordinator
MS. LISA DONITZ
USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc.
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