The Maritime Association of South Carolina is Celebrating 101 Years of Tradition on February 19, 2027! It’s time to make your awards nominations for this honorary event. Please ensure all submissions are sent to staff@maritimesc.org by December 4, 2026.

Annual Award Submission Guidance for the Maritime Association of South Carolina Annual Awards.

Include the following information in the electronic submission:

• The nominee’s name and contact information.
• A short statement that describes the nominee’s day to day role with their organization
• A detailed description of what the nominee has done over either a short or prolonged period of time that meets the description and criteria (if applicable).
• Name, title, telephone and email address of the person submitting the nomination content.

Award Criteria

John Hassell Award

MASC’s highest honor, recognizing an individual whose distinguished career, exceptional leadership, and lifelong dedication have made a lasting impact on South Carolina’s maritime, transportation, and logistics industries.

Beacon Award

Recognizes an established industry professional with 15+ years of experience who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, meaningful industry contributions, and a sustained commitment to strengthening South Carolina’s maritime community.

Navigator Award

Honors an industry professional with 10–14 years of experience who demonstrates strong leadership, innovation, and measurable contributions to their organization and the broader maritime, transportation, and logistics industries.

Legislator of the Year

Recognizes an elected lawmaker who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and advocacy in supporting South Carolina’s ports, maritime industries, and business community through policies, investments, and initiatives that strengthen the state’s economy.

Maritime Advocate Award

Honors an individual or organization outside the maritime transportation industry that has made meaningful contributions through advocacy, education, workforce development, or community partnerships that advance South Carolina’s maritime industry.

Emerging Leader Award

Recognizes a rising industry professional under age 40 or with fewer than 10 years of experience who demonstrates exceptional initiative, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing South Carolina’s maritime, transportation, and logistics industries.

Billy Adams Outstanding Volunteer Award

Recognizes an individual or company whose exceptional dedication, generosity, and volunteer service have made a meaningful impact on MASC and its mission. Nominees must have actively volunteered with MASC during the award year.

This is also the time of the year where if you are interested in serving on the Maritime Association’s Board of Directors, please submit your application as well to staff@maritimesc.org

Details to include: name, company, why you want to be a board member & what you would contribute to MASC