The Blue Friends Society

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The Blue Friends Society Defined:

The Blue Friends Society of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is an active social group of ocean conservation enthusiasts and LMC supporters who meet to network, educate, plan and promote conservation efforts.

Become a member of this dynamic networking social group of ocean conservationists and LMC supporters. The Blue Friends host parties and networking gatherings, plan great events, participate in beach clean-ups, enjoy the outdoors and more!


Pete and Lynne Wells
Blue Friends Society Co-chairs

Benefits Include:
* Official Membership Card
* Get free or reduced admission to 250 ASTC* organizations
* Exclusive Turtle Walk for Blue Friends members
* 10% discount at LMC Gift Shop
* Discount admission to LMC programs, summer camp & birthday parties
* Complimentary admission to six Blue Friends social events
* LMC Blue Friends name badge
* E-mail alerts on ocean conservation programs, sea turtle releases and breaking news
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For more information e-mail: bluefriends@marinelife.org,
or call 561-627-8280, ext. 102.

Become a Blue Friend!

The Fourth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon
October 26, 2012 - PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
The Fourth Annual Go Blue Awards recognized individuals and organizations who are leading the community in practicing ocean conservation and are on the leading edge of going "Blue!".
Featuring keynote speaker, David Doubilet.


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Nominations for 2013 Go Blue Awards will open on July 15th.
The 5th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 at PGA National Resort & Spa.

LMC is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Go Blue Awards, which are given annually to three individuals and a business that are making extraordinary contributions to promoting ocean conservation. Nominations can be made through September 1st. Finalists will be announced on September 20, 2012.

Nominations closed on Sept. 1st, thank you for all of the submissions.

We are thrilled to announce David Doubilet as our guest speaker. Exploring the world's waters, Doubilet has photographed in the depths of such places as the southwest Pacific, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Tasmania, Scotland, and the northwest Atlantic.

Winners will be announced on October 26, 2012 at the 4th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens.

 View 2012 Award Winners and Finalists' Biographies>>

Congratulations 2012 Go Blue Awards Finalists:

Eleanor Fletcher Award:
- Valerie Gaynor
- Hardy Jones
- Nancy Marshall

Blue Friend of the Year:
- Barbara Brunnick
- Lourdes Ferris
- Brandon Paquin

Blue Business of the Year:
- Jupiter Dive Center
- Keep Palm Beach Beautiful
- Taras Foundation

Blue Ambassador of the Year:
- Sara Brenes
- Cori and Celeste McWilliams
- Missy and Lilly Tougas

For more information e-mail: bluefriends@marinelife.org,
or call 561-627-8280, ext. 102.