The American Boat & Yacht Council yesterday announced the winners of its Outstanding Technician Awards as a part of International Marine Service Technician Week, which ends today. ABYC recognized 10 technicians for exceptional customer service, technical skills, training and mentorship.
“In reviewing the nominations, it was exciting to see such strong technical ability, along with a commitment to mentoring others,” education director Tim Murphy said in a statement. “It was tough to narrow it down to 10 winners, and that really reflects the depth of the talent we have across the marine industry.”
This year’s recipients are:
- Kevin Anderson, Crate’s Lake Country Boats, Orillia, Ontario
- Julia Briggs, Irish Boat Shop, Harbor Springs, Mich.
- Dan Derfler, MarineMax Nisswa, Nisswa, Minn.
- Corey Mugaas, Hurst Marina, Ottawa, Ontario
- Andrew Sigler, Boston Whaler, Edgewater, Fla.
- Adam Smith, Marine Technical Services, Deale, Md.
- Scott Stephen, Walstrom Marine, Harbor Springs, Mich.
- Chris Teal, Irish Boat Shop, Charlevoix, Mich.
- Tim Vandenheuvel, Emerald Marine, Anacortes, Wash.
- Ryan White Boyne Boat Yard, Boyne City, Mich.
The New Achiever recipients are:
- Nikita Davadilla, Solvere Technical Group, Virginia Beach, Va.
- Sam Hansz, Boyne Boat Yard, Boyne City, Mich.
- Alex Plante Flux Marine, Bristol, R.I.
