The 25th annual Oceans of Opportunity Awards and Scholarship Celebration

Join EXP - The opportunity engine in celebrating our 25-year milestone, honor the dedication of our partners and volunteers, and recognize the achievements of our students and alumni.
Individual tickets and sponsorships are still available! Click here for details. (Sponsorship deadline is April 25 in order to take advantage of your benefits.)
Honorees
- The Los Angeles Harbor Commission - The Carol Rowen Legacy Award
- Watson Land Company - Keeper of the Flame Award
- Alan McCorkle, President & CEO, Yusen Terminals - The Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award
- Plus... the Carol Rowen 180 Degree Student Award and EXP Scholarship Recipients
- Mike Gipson, California State Assembly
- Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- Tim McOsker, Los Angeles City Council
- Gerald Fisher, SeaHorse Shipping
- Amy Grat, Fulfillment Fund
- Alan McCorkle, Yusen Terminals
- Jim Preusch, ACTA (retired)
- Kim Snyder, Prologis
- Arley Baker, Co-Chair, Port of Los Angeles (retired)
- Dalia Palsson, Co-Chair, International Cargo Equipment, EXP alum
- Neda Espesor, Live Nation
- Michele Grubbs, PMSA
- Victor Ibarra, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, EXP alum
- Nancy Perez, Phillips 66, EXP alum
- Christine Pina, Port of Los Angeles, EXP alum
- Ron Roberts Jr., Griffith Company
- Ivy Stein, Community Leader
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Date and Time
Thursday May 8, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Thursday, May 8, 2025
5:30 p.m. · VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. · Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. · Dinner and Program
Location
Hotel Maya Long Beach
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Contact Information
Jessica Urena
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