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Can Do Award
Can Do Award
The Can Do Award is chosen by NSF Board and presented to an Individual, Corporation, Foundation or Organization for embodying the Seabee “Can Do” Spirit through support of scholarships for US Navy Seabee children and grandchildren. The award was created by the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association in 2017. The Navy Seabee Foundation continues to present this award.
2024
WSP, Inc.
Presented September 14th at Seabee Celebration, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list,
Parsons Brinckerhoff was a big supporter of our two predecessor organizations that merged to become the Navy Seabee Foundation. Between 1995 and 2014 they gave over $83,000 to support our scholarship fund and to support the construction of the US Navy Seabee Museum. When WSP acquired Parsons Brinckerhoff they continued their support.
Accepting the award for WSP is Travis Pital, Vice President, Western Region Project Director for Federal Programs
2023
Francis T. & Louise T. Nichols Foundation
Presented September 23rd at Seabee Celebration, Davisville Seabee Museum and memorial Park
The Francis T. & Louise T. Nichols Foundation has been a major supporter of the Navy Seabee Founation, beginning in 2010 with a grant to the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association. Francis and Louise Nichols were the parents of William T. Nichols who served in the Naval Reserve, completing 27 years of service before retiring in 1994. He received a Navy Achievement Medal in 1988 and was awarded Seabee of the Year, Reserve Naval Construction Regiment 27. He was always very proud of the Seabees and the work they did and was instrumental in the Foundation supporting the Scholarship Program.
2022
Turner Construction
Presented on September 17th at Seabee Celebration, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum
Turner supported both the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association and was a major contributor to building the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum and funded an endowed scholarship.
Turner is a North American-based, international construction services company and a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for its clients, employees, and community. With over 11,000 employees, the company completes $17 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
2021
ECC
Presented Virtually.
The 2021 ECC has been a major supporter of both the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association and the Seabee Historical Foundation.
Founded in 1985, ECC is an employee-owned company that delivers design-build, construction, environmental remediation, contingency and disaster recovery, energy, munitions, development, and fuels solutions to the complex challenges facing our clients. ECC has performed more than $13 billion in revenue in 37 countries around the globe. Our professionals are located in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, and Africa.
2020
Clark Construction
Presented Virtually
The 2020 “Can Do” award was presented to Clark Construction virtually during the online Seabee Celebration. Clark Construction was a lead donor to the 2011 SMSA “Can Do” Legacy Campaign to increase the scholarship endowment.
Clark Construction is a leading provider of general contracting, design build, construction management, and specialty contracting services for building and infrastructure assets.
2019
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Presented at the SMSA Gala
The 2019 “CAN DO” Award was presented to Huntington Ingalls Industries for its outstanding contributions and commitment to SMSA’s “Can Do” Legacy for Education Campaign, which increased the scholarship endowment.
The award was accepted by Michael Lempke, President of Huntington Ingalls Industries Technical Solutions Division, Nuclear Environmental Group.
2017
Parsons
Presented at the SMSA Gala
The 2017 Can Do Award was presented to Parsons for their significant support of the SMAS Scholarship Program. The award was accepted by Parsons Vice President, VADM Mike Loose, CEC, USN.
Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.
2016
AECOM
Presented at the SMSA gala
The 2016 “CAN DO” Award was presented to AECOM for the lead gift in 2011 to the SMSA “Can Do” Legacy Campaign to increase the scholarship endowment. The Award was accepted by AECOM Vice President, RADM Mark Handley, USN, Ret.
AECOM is the trusted global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world.