The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its annual scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year award. Chosen recipients will be presented scholarships in December at MRAA’s annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla.

The Duane Spader Leadership Development and Kevin Lodder educational scholarships are intended to financially assist the career development of marine industry professionals and promote workforce development within boating. The Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year Award, continuously presented annually since 1987, recognizes an outstanding woman who is actively involved in the marine industry at any level. The deadline to submit a scholarship and award nominations/applications is Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Scholarship and award information can be found at MRAA.com.