Distinguished Service and Port Champion Awards

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) presented its Distinguished Service Award to Bill Franks, president and CEO of The CrossGlobe Group. The VMA also presented its “Port Champion” award to the Captain Mark Ogle, commanding officer, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads. Thomas W. Godfrey, Jr., president of VMA, made the awards presentations in front of an audience of 950 at the Association's 92nd Annual Maritime Banquet the evening of May 3 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Mr. Franks and Captain Ogle were presented with Resolutions of Appreciation for their respective and unique contributions promoting, protecting and encouraging the Port of Hampton Roads.