Throughout the years, NJMEA has recognized educators for their service and contribution to marine education.  Here is a list of past winners.

2003 Distinguished Service Award - John Wnek
         Outstanding Marine Educators - Cathy O'Leary, Randolph Scott, Ken Sullivan

2004 Distinguished Service Award - Michael O'Shea
         Outstanding Marine Educators - Christine Raabe, Chris Claus, Barbara Boyd

2005 Distinguished Service Award - Eric Simms
         Outstanding Marine Educators  - Dave Grant, Doug Blanchard, Jeanette Lloyd

2006 Distinguished Service Award - Wendy Allan
         Outstanding Marine Educator - Hans Toft

2007 Outstanding Educators - Anne Galli, Warren Marchioni, Robert Raimann

2008 Outstanding Marine Educators - Diane Hewlett-Lowrie, Dr, Rudolf Arndt, Dr. Richard Alexander

2009 Outstanding Marine Educators - Jaclyn Lomer, Roland Bittle

2010 Outstanding Marine Educators - Diane Bennett Chase, Don Dorfman, Lee Rossback

2011 Outstanding Marine Educators - Jim Merritt, Terry O'Leary, Travis Davis

2013 Outstanding Marine Educators - Kathy Lacey, Paul Jivoff

2014 Outstanding Marine Educator - Cindy Claus

2015 Outstanding Marine Educator - Lisa Calvo

2016 - Melanie Redding

2017 Golden Sea Horse Award - Holly Turner

2018 Outstanding Marine Educator  - Joshua Tennantt

2019 Outstanding Marine Educator - Jeff Martin

         Golden Seahorse Award - Cheryl McDonald