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‘Record-Breaking’ River Bell Awards Held In Paducah Jim Guidry addresses the audience after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo by Brad Rankin, courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Jim Guidry addresses the audience after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo by Brad Rankin, courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

‘Record-Breaking’ River Bell Awards Held In Paducah

December 22, 2022

For the 22nd year, Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed members of the inland river transportation community for the River Bell Awards Luncheon. This year, the sold-out event was held immediately… Read More

Golding, Nadeau Lead River Bell Honorees Austin Golding, left, and Rev. Mark Nestlehutt flank Steve Golding, chairman of Golding Barge Line, who received the River Bell Award at the 21st annual River Bell Awards Luncheon in Paducah, Ky., December 9. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Austin Golding, left, and Rev. Mark Nestlehutt flank Steve Golding, chairman of Golding Barge Line, who received the River Bell Award at the 21st annual River Bell Awards Luncheon in Paducah, Ky., December 9. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Golding, Nadeau Lead River Bell Honorees

December 22, 2021

In a ceremony that paid tribute to mariners as the essential workers who kept freight moving throughout a global pandemic along with the recognized honorees, the Seamen’s Church Institute held… Read More

‘Chaps’ Baldridge Retiring From Seamen’s Church Institute When the Rev. Kempton Baldridge retires as Seamen’s Church Institute’s senior river chaplain early next year after more than 11 years of service, friends and colleagues say his cheerfulness along with his tireless commitment to mariners and genuine concern over their wellbeing will be difficult to replace. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

When the Rev. Kempton Baldridge retires as Seamen’s Church Institute’s senior river chaplain early next year after more than 11 years of service, friends and colleagues say his cheerfulness along with his tireless commitment to mariners and genuine concern over their wellbeing will be difficult to replace. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

‘Chaps’ Baldridge Retiring From Seamen’s Church Institute

December 17, 2021

The Rev. Kempton Baldridge makes a habit of reaching out to people. He shakes the hands of the towboat crews he calls shipmates. He lays a hand on a shoulder… Read More

SCI Plans Auction Following River Bell Awards Luncheon Cancellation

September 26, 2020

The Seamen’s Church Institute has canceled its 2020 River Bell Awards Luncheon due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plans a silent auction along with a direct appeal to supporters to continue its… Read More

Eckstein, Thorp And Callahan Honored At SCI’s Annual River Bell Luncheon John Eckstein with his family after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

John Eckstein with his family after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Eckstein, Thorp And Callahan Honored At SCI’s Annual River Bell Luncheon

December 21, 2018

More than 500 guests from the maritime community gathered in Paducah, Ky., December 6 for the Seamen’s Church Institute’s 19th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon. The event raised more than… Read More

Farley, Felder, McGeorge Honored At River Bell Awards Luncheon The Rev. David Rider, Tim Downs, Cherrie Felder, James Farley and Scott McGeorge.

Farley, Felder, McGeorge Honored At River Bell Awards Luncheon

December 25, 2017

A record number of guests attended the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) 18th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon this year to honor selected individuals for their contributions to the inland marine… Read More