We’re pleased to announce that Capt. Jonathan Boulware, President & CEO of the Seaport Museum, was honored on February 9, 2023, with Tall Ships America’s prestigious Leadership Award at the 50th Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships last week in Newport, RI.
The Leadership Award, given annually to an individual nominated by peers, was presented to Capt. Boulware, in part, for his vision “in making historical and traditional nautical folkways accessible to the broader public,” his “successful piloting of South Street through the height of the pandemic,” and his “impressive resolve and resourcefulness” in “enhancing the relevance, success, and cohesiveness of the museum.”
Founded in 1973, Tall Ships America is a leading non-profit organization that supports and promotes the ships, people, and programs of sail training and tall ships through relationships with government and regulatory agencies, advocacy, professional development, events, scholarships and grants, and the biannual publication of the world’s definitive directory of sail training.
A passionate advocate for experiential learning and a tireless champion of the South Street Seaport Museum, Capt. Boulware has nearly thirty years experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and historic ships and still maintains a USCG license as captain of vessels of 500 tons upon oceans.
In recognition of the achievements of the 2023 award winners, Tall Ships America shared that they “are continually astounded and inspired by our members who share their passion for tall ships and sail training every day.”
Tall Ship Wavertree
Wavertree, built in 1885 was operated for many years as a cargo ship sailing around the world.