Things to Know
SSHSA National Awards
Each year as part of the SSHSA National Conference, recognition is given to people, projects, and ships that have distinguished themselves overtime. The C. Bradford Mitchell Award for an individual, institution or agency recognizes a single achievemnet such as an important book or the founding of an important institution contributing to the SSHSA's aims. The Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement is intended to recognize the accumulated value of on-going work in our areas of concern. The H. Graham Wood Award for Distinguished Service to SSHSA recognizes an individual for long-time dedication and service to SSHSA. The Ship of the Year Award, as its name implies, is awarded only to vessels. The vessel must have had or be making a major contribution to the SSHSA's mission, goals, and purposes.
SHIP OF THE YEAR
1996 Virginia V
1997 Rotterdam
1998 E.M. Ford
1999 Delta Queen
2000 Yankee
2001 Independence
2002 John J. Harvey
2003 Badger
2004 Milwaukee Clipper
2005 Belle of Louisville
2006 Queen Mary
2007 John W. Brown
2008