The Savannah Ocean Exchange offers two incentive awards, underwritten by our Worldwide Sponsors, to outstanding Solutions Creators.

The Gulfstream® Navigator Award 2012 of $100,000 is given to the solution that demonstrates the greatest potential to address our theme with applicability across multiple industries generating positive impact on economies and the environment.

The WWL Orcelle® Award 2012 of $100,000 is given to the solution that makes shipping and logistics more sustainable by advancing zero-emissions marine transport and technologies that are commercially viable.

In addition to the criteria listed above, each award represents excellence and fulfillment of purpose while demonstrating the greatest potential for “LEAP TO ZERO+”

Solutions Inspiring Action set themselves apart in two ways:
•    Feasibility and Ease of Implementation
◦    Resources needed to implement the solution are readily available
◦    The solution is cost-effective, or can be made so
◦    The risks are identifiable, quantifiable, manageable and are minimal compared to the benefits

•    Breadth of Application
◦    The conditions that need to be in place for the solution to be introduced are well defined
◦    The solution is versatile and can be applied and implemented in diverse settings across multiple industries, countries and cultures

Attendees at The Solutions Exchange will cast their vote to select The Solutions Award Winners who will be announced on September 21th, 2012

The Savannah Ocean Exchange proudly announces that Liquid Robotics of Sunnyvale, CA is the recipient of the 2011 Gulfstream Navigator Award. The Gulfstream Navigator Award 2011 recognizes the best solution to positively Shape the Future of Our Coasts. Liquid Robotics’ “Wave Glider-Autonomous Ocean Vehicle” was selected by participating delegates during the inaugural Solutions Exchange, held in Savannah GA September 7-8, 2011, and was presented with the 2011 Gulfstream Navigator Award by Mr. Joe Lombardo, EVP Aerospace Group, General Dynamics, the parent company of Gulfstream.

The Wave Glider solution harvests energy from the environment and is able to travel long distances, hold station, and monitor vast areas of the ocean without the need for fuel or carbon emissions. A unique two-part architecture and wing system directly converts wave motion into thrust, and solar panels provide electricity for sensor payloads and satellite communications. Information may be found at www.liquidr.com