Hannah Wistort ’17 pictured with Johan Sperling, Vice President of Crowley Maritime Corporation.

In the Fall of 2016, Webb Institute, a four- year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, announced the 2016-2017’s recipient of the Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The Webb’s scholarship selection committee chose Hannah Wistort (Class of 2017) from Niskayuna, NY, for her hard work, academic excellence, and superb leadership skills that she actively displays on and off campus.

Throughout her time at Webb Institute, Hannah has been involved with many student organizations and community projects because of her passion for Webb. She is a member of the Webb Leadership Committee, which organizes community service and outreach projects for students. She has also been the student representative to Webb’s Board of Trustees and is the Co-Chair of the Women of Webb. Her interests include workboat design, LNG fueling, and the energy sector. Upon graduation, Hannah would like to work for a company within the marine industry and earn a PE license. She will also look to further her education with an MBA degree.

“Hannah is hardworking and dedicated student who has been an important member of the Webb community for the past three and a half years.” says Dean Matthew Werner. “Her focus on excellence, professionalism, community service, and leadership illustrate that her guiding principles are in alignment with the Crowley Maritime Corporation and this award.”

“The Thomas B. Crowley Memorial Scholarship Program is a true testament to Crowley’s commitment to higher education and the future of the maritime industry,” said President R. Keith Michel. “Webb Institute is honored to continue its partnership with Crowley Maritime Corp. and this prestigious program that has generously chosen to highlight and support our students.”

Since 1984, Crowley has provided more than $3 million dollars in scholarship funding for more than 1,000 students studying at maritime academies and other select institutions in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Central America. In 1994, Crowley Chairman and CEO Crowley Jr. established the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program in honor of his father.