ABYC Seeks Nominations for Educator of the Year

By MDA Staff Published on September 22, 2025

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Educator of the Year Award, which honors an outstanding instructor who is shaping the future of the marine industry by training the next generation of marine service technicians.

Eligible candidates include educators actively teaching marine service technology for recreational boats in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings.

Keith Rollins of Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, Florida, received the 2024 award.

Nominations are open until December 19. The winner will be announced at the winter ABYC Foundation’s Educator Forum, scheduled for January 27, 2026. This free online event provides both an educational platform for instructors and a networking opportunity for leaders in the boating industry. To learn more, and to register for the November Educator Forum, visit https://www.teachboats.org/educatorforum.

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Nominations can be submitted at https://www.teachboats.org/educator-of-year.

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