2026 Selection Committee

  • Wendy Benchley

    Ocean Conservation and Marine Policy Advocate

  • Dr. Sylvia Earle

    Pioneering Oceanographer, Nat Geo Explorer, and Founder of Mission Blue

  • Jasmin Graham, M.S.

    President & CEO, Minorities in Shark Sciences

  • David Helvarg

    Executive Director, Blue Frontier

  • Kim McIntyre

    Executive Director, Aquarium Conservation Partnership

  • John Racanelli

    CEO, National Aquarium

  • Sean Russell

    Director of Youth Engagement, EarthEcho International

  • Vikki Spruill

    CEO, New England Aquarium

  • 'Aulani Wilhelm

    CEO, Nia Tero