State Program Excellence Award

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.



Eligibility:

A state agency that is a member of SOBA and has primary responsibility for Boating Access, Clean Vessel Act (CVA), or Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) programs is eligible. Multiple awards may be presented in this category.

All nominations should be submitted through SOBA's online nomination form.

2023 State Program Excellence Award Winner

2023 State Program Excellence Award

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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