JOHN P. CRAVEN MENTOR AWARD

The John P. Craven Award is presented to an established MTS Mentor invoking the long and impactful career of John Pina Craven who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained service to the field of marine technology through mentorship.

2024 RECIPIENT - Laurie A. Jugan

Laurie Jugan, a life member of MTS, has played a pivotal role in advancing marine technology. As Deputy Chair of the upcoming Oceans in Action Workshop 2025 and former Chair of the OCEANS 2023 Conference, she has been a leader in promoting the Blue Economy. Laurie has also served as Board Chair of the INFINITY Science Center, fostering ocean and space science education. With over 25 years of experience, including her work as an independent consultant and oceanographer, Laurie has mentored countless professionals in the field. 

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THE JOHN P. CRAVEN MENTOR AWARD

• 2023: Dr. Grace Saba
• 2022: Dr. J. Preetha Roselyn
• 2021: Roy Watlington
• 2020: Alan Kenny
• 2019: Andrew Clark