Two NorCal Boaters Receive Cal Boating’s Public Service Award

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Log News Service - Two Northern California boaters have been awarded the state Department of Boating and Waterways’ 2005 Distinguished Pubic Service Award.

The two men Norman Pennington and Edward E. Sweeney III were honored with the award for their contribution to boating safety and education in California.

Pennington, a U.S. Power Squadrons member from Belmont in San Mateo County, received the award March 19 at the U.S. Power Squadrons District 25 Spring Conference in Concord.

The department said in a release that the award was presented to Pennington to recognize the dedication with which he has embraced the education mission of the Power Squadrons.

“Mr. Pennington shows his commitment to the ideals of the U.S. Power Squadrons by sharing his safe-boating knowledge with boaters throughout Northern California,” said David L. Johnson, acting deputy director of Cal Boating who presented the award.

Over the past 21 years, Pennington has served in many capacities, including commanding his squadron and district. As chairman of Cooperative Charting for the district, he has been instrumental in educating members in the procedures and techniques required to fulfill the USPS commitment to provide updates and corrections to the charts boaters use to navigate.

Also serving as squadron educational officer, he has exercised his leadership, motivating his squadron to exceptional achievement, which earned educational awards.