Garner Leadership

Established in tribute of William B. Garner, who successfully marshalled the nation's first boat operator licensing law through state legislature, the Garner Award is presented to those men and women whose outstanding effort and achievement have elevated state or federal policy interventions to heights not previously attained. Any representative of state or federal government in active service or retired (living at the time of selection) is eligible for this award.

NASBLA Awards



William B. Garner
Former Alabama BLA

2022

Jeff Wheeler

Jeff Wheeler
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USCG Office of Boat Forces