2026 Selection Committee
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                    ![]()  Wendy BenchleyOcean Conservation and Marine Policy Advocate 
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                    ![]()  Dr. Sylvia EarlePioneering Oceanographer, Nat Geo Explorer, and Founder of Mission Blue 
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                    ![]()  Jasmin Graham, M.S.President & CEO, Minorities in Shark Sciences 
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                    ![]()  David HelvargExecutive Director, Blue Frontier 
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                    ![]()  Kim McIntyreExecutive Director, Aquarium Conservation Partnership 
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                    ![]()  John RacanelliCEO, National Aquarium 
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                    ![]()  Sean RussellDirector of Youth Engagement, EarthEcho International 
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                    ![]()  Vikki SpruillCEO, New England Aquarium 
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                    ![]()  'Aulani WilhelmCEO, Nia Tero 
 
                         
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                      