Beth Rooney shakes hands with U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger after being presented with the distinguished service award, Oct. 8, 2014, at the World Trade Center Memorial. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey received the first bi-annual Rear Adm. Richard E. Bennis Security Award, which serves to highlight and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions of the maritime community. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ali Flockerzi.)