Marine Industry Lifetime Achievement Award in Memory of Charles Chapman
The Marine Industry Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual whose contributions have made an enduring impact on the recreational marine manufacturing industry.
Recipients of this award demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas:
• Commitment through sustained involvement and leadership in the industry
• Impact through innovation, design, safety, environmental practices, policy development, or expanding public access
• Leadership as a business owner, association leader, educator, or advocate
• Community Service that benefits the boating public, including efforts in access, safety, education, or advocacy
• Promotion of Boating through media, events, education, or outreach that increase awareness and appreciation for the boating lifestyle
Whether their influence has been felt over years or in a shorter, transformative span, recipients leave a legacy that reaches beyond their own organization, elevating the broader marine industry.
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1994: Ham Hamberger, CEO, Tracker Marine
Ham Hamberger
An active member of the marine industry for 40 years through his retirement last in 1993, Ham Hamberger served the industry tirelessly as chairman of NMMA, and numerous other boards, including NMMA partner group, the National Association of Boat Manufacturers, and the American Sport Fishing Association. His background includes 22 years with Mercury, a stint at Boston Whaler, and a successful launch of Yamaha outboards into the U.S. market. He later joined Tracker Marine as President/CEO and helped make the company an industry leader.