The State Program Excellence Award is presented to a state agency tasked with the primary responsibility for boating access development, implementation of the CVA or BIG programs, and demonstrated excellence over time, delivering outstanding service to both residents and visitors of the state.
This award recognizes leadership and public service in boating facility development, operation, and maintenance; in educating and informing boaters about state boating facilities; in administering federal grants and maintaining grant-funded facilities; or in developing innovative approaches to boating facility aspects.
This award is presented at SOBA's Annual Education & Training Symposium.