Each year Puget Sound Maritime presents two awards that help recognize members of the maritime community who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Puget Sound’s maritime heritage and culture. We do this through our Medal of Merit – awarded to any member of the maritime community who has demonstrated an extraordinary dedication to Puget Sound’s maritime heritage, and through our Volunteer of the Year – awarded to any individual who has given an outstanding amount of their time to help PSM fulfill its mission.