Posted on November 21, 2022
Last night at the Ventus Gala in Washington, DC, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company received the prestigious Supply Chain Advancement Award in the private sector for building the first U.S. flagged subsea rock installation vessel.
“The Ventus Awards are the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s highest level of professional recognition, celebrating the trailblazing people, companies, organizations, and work worldwide ushering in the global adoption of offshore wind energy. This award shines a spotlight on those who are making a difference in the world through their talent, drive, and commitment to advancing the offshore wind industry and improving the environment.”
In addition to Great Lakes, finalists in this category included the State of New York, Maryland, and New Jersey. Great Lakes received the private sector award and the State of Maryland received the public sector award.
“Great Lakes Dredge & Dock did what great businesses do – they saw a market opportunity and positioned themselves to take advantage of it,” said Liz Burdock, CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. “Thanks to their bold action, the U.S. offshore wind industry is stronger, projects will be completed on-time, and good-paying jobs will be created.”
