Dennis Fanguy, vice president of quality management systems at Bollinger Shipyards LLC, has been named the 2015 William M. Kennedy Award recipient. Presented by the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, the award will be presented to Fanguy at the SNAME’s World Maritime Technology Conference/Maritime Convention in Providence, R.I., on Nov. 6.

The William M. Kennedy Award is presented for outstanding service and contribution in the development of systems and planning applying to shipbuilding and ship repair.

Fanguy is a 1984 graduate of the University of New Orleans and has worked for Bollinger for his entire career.

“Our company is very proud of Dennis for winning this award,” said Ben Bordelon, Bollinger’s president and CEO. “He continues to be an outstanding leader and represents our company and our industry with the highest of standards. The recognition of his efforts is greatly appreciated and well deserved.”