The NL Aquaculture Industry has announced the winners of its annual achievement awards.

The awards highlight companies and individuals who have made notable accomplishments in the finfish and aquaculture sector.

Chris Williams of Mowi Canada East was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Gary Wilton of Cooke Aquaculture was named Aquaculturist of the Year.

NAIA Executive Director Jamie Baker says the industry is set to be a sustainable and growing sector for years to come and they look forward to seeing continued dedication from harvesters.

The winners are:

Excellence in Innovation – Cold Ocean Salmon, St. Alban’s/Connaigre Peninsula

Stewardship and Sustainability – Rebecca White, Badger Bay Mussel Farms, Triton/Flatrock

Dustinguished Early Career/Youth – Julia Norris and Tyler Penton, Grieg Seafood NL, Marystown

Aquaculture Ambassador – Cyr Couturier, Marine Institute, St. John’s