1970's

Present

"I walked out onto the property and sat on the shore looking at it for hours.
It was an absolute mess." "But I had a feeling... I knew what a great place it could become." - E. Steuart Chaney

When the Secretary of the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources called

asking if Herrington Harbour would be
the host facility for the signing of the
Bay Agreement

we realized that our environmental practices had just received the utmost recognition.

Starting from Left to Right 4th over,
E. Steuart Chaney, (5) Hamilton Chaney, (6)Anna Chaney,
(8) Maryland Governor Parris Glendenning, (9) D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams,
(10) Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend,
(11) EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner

FIRST WATCH AWARD -
Presented by Boating Industry Magazine to
E. Steuart Chaney
"(Chaney)...sets the highest standards for boating accommodations and environmental responsibility on Chesapeake Bay." - 2006
See Article

ABBRA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE -
A national industry award
presented to Herrington Harbour North.
"This award is given to the service or repair facility that demonstrates excellence in all facets of their company through commitment to customer service, quality management and positive vendor and employee relations. Herrington Harbour has demonstrated a dedication to customer satisfaction, a concern for the environment, a commitment to its community and involvement in the industry." - 2004

BEST OF THE BAY AWARDS -
Presented by Chesapeake Bay Magazine Best on the Bay Reader's Survey. Ballots are mailed to over 5,000 subscribers asking them to vote for their favorite anchorages, marinas, boatyards and restaurants in the Northern and Southern Bay. Herrington Harbour Marinas are at the top year after year.

BEST MARINA IN THE USA -
Presented by Marina/Dock Age Magazine. "To win, a marina must be more than a well-managed, first-class facility, it also must demonstrate a dedication to customer satisfaction, a concern for the environment, a commitment to its community and involvement in the industry. From the many qualified applicants this year, our selection committee found one marina that stood above the rest: Herrington Harbour."
See Articles

BOATING FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD -
Presented by the National Marine Manufacturers Association to Herrington Harbour Marinas "In well deserved recognition of efforts that reflect positively on the Recreational Boating Public and Marine Industry as responsible partners in the campaign for clean waters." Presented at IMTEC in Orlando, Florida, August 17,1999

STATE OF MARYLAND GOVERNOR'S CITATION -
Presented by Governor Parris N. Glendening on behalf of the citizens of the state in recognition of "leadership and commitment to clean water, and for outstanding efforts as a member of the Maryland Clean Marina Committee; with sincere gratitude for guidance in linking ecological issues and economic issues to the establishment of the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative, and as a salute to participation in the development of this innovative program to protect Maryland's waterways and foster a sustained, prosperous marine industry" Presented March 11, 1999

RECOGNITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP,
MARYLAND SENATE RESOLUTION 657 -
Presented by Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. in congratulations for "being named a certified Maryland Clean Marina" (one of the first!) and for "leadership and demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship"
Presented July 14, 1999

MARYLAND CLEAN MARINA CERTIFICATION -
Presented by Governor Parris N. Glendening for meeting "rigorous pollution prevention standards established by the Maryland Clean Marina Committee and the Department of Natural Resources. The operators have voluntarily adopted measures to control pollution associated with marina operations and stand as a notable example of the conservation ethic: individual responsibility for healthy land and water." Presented July 14, 1999

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD -
Presented by the Anne Arundel Trade Council, May 20, 1996

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD -
Presented by the Anne Arundel Marine Trades Association.
Given to a member of the Anne Arundel Marine Trades Association who has made significant contributions to the betterment of the marine industry through civic or environmental efforts.

MARINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -
Presented by Neil W. Ross of Neil Ross Consultants, Kingston, RI.
Recognizes Herrington Harbour Marinas for successful demonstration of Clean Marina best management practices, to Maryland Department of Natural Resources professionals as part of an in-service training program, during an on-site visit on June 25, 1996.

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR -
• Deale Merchants Association, 2000
• Anne Arundel County Maryland Executive Citation, 2001
• Maryland House of Delegates Official Citation, 2001

EXECUTIVE CITATION -
Presented by John Gary, County Executive, Anne Arundel County Maryland in recognition of the distinguished designation as the "1996 Marina of the Year" awarded by industry journal Marina Dock Age, chosen over more than
250 competitors.

Constantly leading efforts to clean up the Bay and keep it that way.