VMA Service and Port of Hampton Roads Champion Awards

from David White, Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association; contact David at (757) 622-2639or at VMA@PortOfHamptonRoads.com.

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) has announced the presentation of the following awards:

• "Distinguished Service Award" to Colonel Dionysios “Dan” Anninos, Commander of the Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• “Port Champion” to Captain Martin J. Moynihan, Executive Director of the Port of Richmond until his retirement in 2008
• "Port Champion" to Captain Patrick B. Trapp, Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads until his promotion in April, 2009

Captain J. William Cofer, President of VMA made the awards presentations in front of an audience of 900 at the Association's 89th Annual Maritime Banquet, held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott hotel on the evening of May 14, 2009. Col. Anninos, Capt. Moynihan and Capt. Trapp were presented with Resolutions of Appreciation for their respective and unique contributions promoting, protecting and encouraging the Port of Hampton Roads.

The Maritime Industry, through the leadership of the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA), continues to be the driving force for the progressive development of the Port of Hampton Roads. VMA was founded in 1920 for the purpose of promoting, protecting and encouraging the interests of commercial shipping through the Port of Hampton Roads. VMA's goals and purpose remain true today with over 500 members and a diverse committee structure prepared to address any subject relating to the overall operations of the Port. From physical harbor improvements to working with various governmental and legislative agencies, the Association strives to improve the great Port of Hampton Roads.