An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

    HOME    |    ABOUT    |    MARINE SAFETY LEADERS    |    CONTACT US   

Applications Open for the 2026 Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Environmental Protection Award for Excellence

Jan. 6, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard is now accepting applications for the 2026 Biennial Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Environmental Protection Award for Excellence.

Started in 1995, the award recognizes corporations and businesses involved in marine facility or vessel operations that have demonstrated sustained excellence and outstanding achievement in protecting the marine environment.  It also encourages innovations in operations, maintenance, cargo handling, refueling, and training while providing a means to share best practices with others in the maritime community.

The 2026 award will be presented during the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) Safety at Sea and AMVER award seminar held in Washington DC in May 2026. More details will be announced as the event approaches.

Applications will be accepted from 01 January 2026 to 07 March 2026. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Inspections-Compliance-CG-5PC-/cgfac/

###

 

NAMEPA AMVER award Benkert award environmental excellence environmental stewardship marine safety industry awards

Email Updates!

To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please click on the link below.

Subscribe Now!

 

 

This blog is not a replacement or substitute for the formal posting of regulations and updates or existing processes for receiving formal feedback of the same. Links provided on this blog will direct the reader to official publications, such as the Federal Register, Homeport and the Code of Federal Regulations. These publications remain the official source for regulatory information published by the Coast Guard.