Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) honored Dr. Hillary Egna, Director of the AquaFish Innovation Lab, as the woman of the month in September 2016.

AwF honors a woman each month who provides a positive role model for women in aquaculture. The honoree is recognized for her time, dedication, and achievements in aquaculture, and the award highlights the diversity and depth of achievements within women in aquaculture.

For over 30 years, Dr. Egna has played a role in training the next generation of women in aquaculture and improving aquaculture systems around the world. To read about her successes throughout the years and more about her award, click here.