Specail Th ks 1 10 Titos Handmade Vodka The name Tito’s represents more than just good vodka, it embodies what it means to be a good environmental partner too. Tito’s CHEER program is responsible for pledging and donating millions in research dollars to help keep our natural world safe and healthy. From supporting research into regenerative agriculture and reducing & optimizing fertilizer use to tracking plastic pollution and tick borne illness – Support like this makes a difference. We couldn’t ask for a better sponsor for our work, mission, and event. Ripe Life Wine We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mary McAuley and Ripe Life Wines for generously supporting us from our first Sips, and creating Barnegat Queen in support of Save Barnegat Bay and our mission to protect, restore, and advocate for Barnegat Bay. Tori O’Connell Tori Chickering has been sailing on, and falling into, Barnegat Bay for over 50 years, from duck boats to A-Cats and everything in between. A Bubbles performer for 55 years, and it's emcee for seven, Tori loves a Bay Head audience almost as much as being on the water, and is honored to be your auctioneer tonight. Tom Nivison We are thrilled to have the services of local farmer, livestock auctioneer, and friend to SBB, Tom Nivison of Silverton Farms, to help with wrangling and rearing tonight’s auction fun! Barnegat Oyster Collective Without the incredible support of the Barnegat Oyster Collective, there would be no shells for Sips and Shells. Since our very first event, the collective has been a steadfast supporter and we could not be more grateful for their expertise and services. Boss Improvements Special thanks to local small business owner and craftsman Bill Boss who created the custom vases on your table. These vases feature sustainably sourced tree bark from our watershed’s native trees and celebrate the diversity of Barnegat Bay’s natural world. BHYC Thank you to the incredible and unwavering support of the Bay Head Yacht Club Board and their staff for not just giving Sips a home, but for making it the success it is. Meagan O’Malley Thank you to for coordinating, donating and printing the name tags for the event.