Congratulations to Cooper/T. Smith Mooring employees Andrew Wahlen and Brad Milford, recipients of the company’s 2020 Grab-a-Line Award and Zero Award, respectively.

CTS Mooring’s Zero Award goes to an employee who goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of the entire team. This employee exhibits multiple approaches to safety and concentrates their efforts to improve the company’s overall safety culture. Most importantly, the employee’s efforts are done “while no one is watching,” meaning they are entirely self-motivated. Congratulations, Brad!

The Grab-a-Line Award is named ironically since its recipient has actually “grabbed a line” the least out of anyone on the team. “Grab a Line” is an old adage for when a tugboat was not actively working and would, therefore, literally grab a line on a nearby station. The recipient of the Grab-a-Line Award is an employee who works hardest and performs more jobs than any other team member. Congratulations, Andrew!

Left to right: Andrew Wahlen, Grab-a-Line Award recipient; Brad Milford, Zero Award recipient