MMTA Honors Joe O'Neal
Joe O’Neal was honored at the annual MMTA Business Conference with the first-ever Frank Farrell Distinguished Service Award.
The Frank Farrell Distinguished Service Award is a new award that will be presented by the MMTA, from time-to-time, to an outstanding person in the marine industry. It may recognize long and devoted service, untiring commitment to a specific cause, or a singular act that significantly advances recreational boating in the marine industry.
The award is named for the late Frank Farrell (1928-2001), a man known for his tireless dedication to the growth of recreational boating and the marine industry in Massachusetts. Mr. Farrell was a co-creator of the first New England Boat Show in 1957 and was instrumental in the formation of this organization in 1964. Mr. Farrell became the first, full-time executive director of the MMTA in 1975, and served in that position for 25 years.
Joe O’Neal has a long history of devoted service to the marine industry, having been co-owner and manager of the New England Boat Show for 35 years before retiring in 2016. For more information go to www. Mainemarinetrades.com.