Award to be used to develop cutting-edge VR tools for mariner familiarization and workforce training

The award recognizes individuals, organizations or groups that safeguard and promote the welfare of mariners.

Seafarers' House has created an endowment fund to provide the Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit organization serving the maritime community with financial support in the future.

Seafarers' House in Fort Lauderdale delivers more than 1,500 gifts to mariners aboard 88 different ships as part of its Shoebox Christmas program