“My father’s designs are deeply embedded in the history of New Jersey boat building”, said Dave Jr., David’s son. “He was a true pioneer and his love of boats and everything boating drove him to push the ‘State of the Art’. My family is honored for my father’s induction into the MTA/NJ Hall of Fame. He would be very proud and my family thanks you.”
“It is our honor and privilege to induct these two incredible and deserving people into the MTA/NJ Hall of Fame,” stated Melissa Danko, MTA/NJ Executive Director. “They are the visionaries who dared to dream and then worked tirelessly to turn those dreams into reality. We are not merely honoring success; we are paying tribute to the relentless pursuit of excellence, the unwavering dedication to innovation, and the steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.”
The first Hall of Fame award was presented in 1995 to Al Davidson of Green Cove Marina in Brick. Past Hall of Fame Inductees also include: 1996 - Don Challoner, Antique & Classic Boats of NJ, St. Michels, Md.; 1997 - The Harrison Family, Baywood Marina, Brick; 1998 - Bob Healey, Viking Yacht Company, New Gretna; 2001 - Georgianna Forlenzo, MTA/NJ Executive Director 1991-2001; 2002 - Larry Polizzotto, Ocean Beach Marina, Lavallette; 2003 - Walter F. Johnson, Jr., Johnson & Towers, Inc., Mount Laurel; 2004 - Kenneth Winter, Winter Yacht Basin, Inc., Mantoloking; 2008 - Genevieve Boehm Clifton, NJDOT Office of Maritime Resources; 2011 – John C. Curtis, The Ship Chandlers, Inc. Point Pleasant Beach; 2017 – Bob Martin, DEP Commissioner; 2019 – Jack Henriques, Henriques Yachts.
About the MTA/NJ
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), established in 1972, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, advancing, and protecting the recreational marine industry and waterways in the State of New Jersey. The MTA/NJ is dedicated to the interests of the industry for the benefit of its individual members and the consumers whom they serve. In addition to many accomplishments, the MTA/NJ produces two boat shows, the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo held in September at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood and the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo held in February at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison. The MTA/NJ proudly endorses the Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
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