Mark your calendars now for the 9th Annual River Bell Awards Luncheon which will be held in Paducah, KY.
Last December, over 300 industry leaders attended the River Bell Awards Luncheon. The event raised over $155,000 for the Institute.
Click here for pictures. Click here to read the 8th Annual River Bell Awards Luncheon Journal.
C. Berdon Lawrence, Chairman of the Board of Kirby Corporation since 1999, received the River Bell Award. The Rev. Jean R. Smith, DD received the Lifetime Achievement award. Captain Paul Striegel received the inaugural River Legend award.
The River Bell Award was established in 2000 to recognize the contributions of an individual, company or organization to the inland maritime industry. Proceeds from the luncheon support the
Ministry on the River program.