OCEAN CHAMPIONS

Each year, the International Ocean Film Festival hosts an annual benefit to raise funds in support of our Education Programs. A leading individual is honored for their work a commitment to protecting our oceans and raising awareness about the importance of our ocean's health.  Here is a list of our honorees:

2024: Daniela V. Fernandez, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Jennifer Stock, Greater Farallones NMS/Cordell Bank NMS
2023: Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau, Jr., EarthEcho International 
2021: iOFF Volunteers
2020: Director Cristina Mittermeier, Co-Founder and Lead Storytellerof SeaLegacy
2019: Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue
2018: Director Louie Psihoyos, Director of The Cove, Racing Extinction, Game Changers
2018: Dr. Jeff Boehm, CEO of The Marine Mammal Center
2017: Kip Evans, NatGeo Photographer, Mission Blue
2016: Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind