John P. Craven Mentor Award

MTS AWARD

John P. Craven Mentor Award

Presented to any established MTS Mentor invoking the long and impactful career of John Pina Craven. It recognizes an MTS member who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained service to the field of marine technology through mentorship.

Award Overview

Award Description

Presented to any established MTS Mentor invoking the long and impactful career of John Pina Craven. It recognizes an MTS member who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained service to the field of marine technology through mentorship.

Eligibility

Open to MTS members worldwide who have served as established mentors and demonstrated a sustained commitment to developing future leaders through mentorship. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Recipients Receive

Recipients are honored with a commemorative plaque and lifetime membership to MTS in recognition of their exceptional mentoring and service.

Why It Matters

This award celebrates mentorship as a cornerstone of workforce development, recognizing those whose leadership, guidance, and service have shaped the next generation of marine technology professionals.

Nominations

Only one completed nomination form is accepted per candidate. Nominations are competitive and reviewed by the Committee.

Review Process

All nominations are reviewed by the MTS Awards Committee and evaluated based on the nominee's impact, leadership, and sustained contributions to the field.

Nomination Requirements

Before submitting a nomination, review the guidelines below to ensure your application is complete.

Nomination Guidelines

Only one completed nomination form will be accepted per candidate.
If a nomination has already been submitted for your candidate, you will be notified.
Only the information requested in the nomination form will be reviewed.
Completed nomination packets are due by May 31.

Required Information

To submit a complete nomination, you will be asked to provide:

Your contact information (Name, Organization, Email, Phone Number)
The nominee’s contact information (Name, Organization, Email, MTS membership status)
A statement reflecting the duration and effectiveness of the nominee’s mentoring activities (4,000 characters or less, including spaces)
Three letters of support and supporters’ contact information

The nomination process is competitive. Please be sure to include enough information about your nominee to provide the Awards Nominating Committee with a complete description of your nominee and his/her/their accomplishments.

2026 Award Recipient - Dr. Sasha Seroy

Dr. Sasha Seroy is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Washington’s School of Oceanography in Seattle, WA. She leads the UW Ocean Technology Program where she teaches courses on ocean instrumentation, oversees student research initiatives, and provides hands-on opportunities for students to design, build, and use their own ocean observing tools. She is a mentor for the Student Seaglider Center, a student-run lab where students collaborate to conduct oceanographic research with gliders. She is also the faculty advisor for the UW MTS Student Section and supports student career development by leading workshops and facilitating section activities.