Citing his "outstanding contributions to the shipbuilding industry, the Navy and the nation," Navy League National President J. Michael McGrath presented the 2008 Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz Award to Michael W. Toner, executive vice president of General Dynamics Marine Systems.
Joining McGrath in presenting the award during the 2008 Sea-Air-Space banquet in Washington March 19 was Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
The award, named after Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, is presented to an individual or organization for exemplary contributions to the enhancement of U.S. maritime strength and, in turn, to U.S. national security.
