CHICAGO, Illinois, June 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: To kick off peak boating season during National Fishing and Boating Week, Discover Boating held a satellite media tour from the docks off Lake Michigan last week. Recreational boating and the Discover Boating brand were featured in more than 25 radio and TV interviews on stations across the country, generating consumer awareness about the benefits of boating nation  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 15 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has posthumously honored former AVMA House of Delegates and Board of Directors member Dr. George Bishop with the 2024 AVMA Award. Established in 1931, this award recognizes distinguished members of the association who have contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects, exerting outstanding leader  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 15 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Joshua Stern, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor of cardiology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as the winner of the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Career Achievement in Feline Research Award. This award recognizes an   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 15 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named author Gina Spadafori as the winner of the 2024 AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award. Established by the AVMA in 2022, the award honors the achievements of an individual who has contributed to the positive visibility of the veterinary profession by raising public awareness of the important  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The Illinois CPA Society issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)--one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community--proudly announces Larry J. Wolfe, CPA, as the recipient of its prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. This esteemed honor recognizes a member's exceptional service to both ICPAS and the CPA profession. Wolfe earned his CPA credential and join  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: The governors of Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania sent a letter to the PJM Interconnection president and board of managers chair yesterday, urging the grid operator to promptly facilitate a process for states, PJM, and stakeholders to engage in long-term planning to expand transmission, as per a new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directive. Prior to the issuance  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Raymond Pun, in line for the American Library Association presidency, will not assume the role for health reasons. He was to take office as president elect after ALA Annual Conference adjourns in early July, and he would have been president in 2025-26. The 2024-25 Executive Board will fill the vacancy within 30 days of taking office, subject to a confirmation vote by ALA's Council. The process to   more