Glen Melvin, a shellfish and elver harvester from Waldoboro, received the second annual Maine Department of Marine Resources Award of Excellence.

The award, presented by DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher during the recent Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport, recognizes industry members who participate with the Department to ensure a sustainable future for Maine’s commercial fisheries.

Melvin was honored for his work on the Shellfish Advisory Council.

“Glen is never shy about telling me what he thinks," said Commissioner Keliher. "I have come to rely on him for straightforward, unvarnished opinions. He doesn’t always tell me what I want to hear, but that reality check is important for fisheries managers. His contributions are always appreciated and he is extremely deserving of this honor.”