US SAILING Training Awards
Thank you for submitting a
nomination for one of US SAILING's Training Awards! As members of the sailing
community, it is our responsibility to acknowledge and reward excellent people
and programs. These accolades raise the quality of sailing education and
access throughout the country. Your nominations ensure that these prestigious
awards will continue to have the credibility and legitimacy that they deserve.
When submitting your nomination, please consider the award description
carefully, and address each point of the criteria fully and specifically.
| Larr Award | The "Ginny" | The Prosser | The "Marty" & Community Sailing |
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The Timothea Larr Award |
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The purpose of
this award is to recognize a person whose vision and guidance |
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The Captain Joe Prosser Award was awarded this year at US SAILING's National Sailing Programs Symposium in cooperation with the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Sail Training Program (Kings Point, NY). This prestigious award was created to recognize the life achievement of the Merchant Marine Academy's first sailing master, Captain C.A. "Joe" Prosser, USMS. Eligibility for the award is as follows: The award may be to an organization which has, in the opinion of the US SAILING Training Committee, made an exemplary contribution toward improving the quality and safety in the training or instruction of sailors.
Nominees for the award should be members of
US SAILING, and may be professionals
in the field of sailing instruction.
Organizations may be either "for-profit" or "not-for-profit"; and may be
engaged in sailing instruction on a part-time or full-time basis.
Nominees shall embody all characteristics of sportsmen: namely honor,
integrity and a selfless dedication to the sport. In addition to the
trophy, a $500 credit funded by US SAILING’s Training Committee will be awarded annually to the
selected school or program for Instructor Training.
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The Sail Training Service and Support Award in Honor of Virginia Long |
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The Sail Training Service and Support Award in honor of Virginia Long
recognizes individuals who, through their efforts, unselfishly assist and
enable a sailing program or sailing instruction in a supportive role.
This US SAILING perpetual award and recipient keeper plaque is donated
by Starkweather & Shepley Insurance. Nominations: Nominations for this award should be submitted in writing or using the online form. A joint committee of four representatives, two appointed by the Chairman of the Community Sailing Council and two appointed by the Chairman of the Training Committee, will review nominations for this award and choose a worthy recipient. Please email your nominations to NSPS@ussailing.org, or fax your nomination to the attention of the Training Department at 401-683-0840. Please include the following information with your nomination: Nominee's name, address, phone number, email address, program affiliation, position, and why the nomination is being tendered. Also include your name, address, phone number, email address, program affiliation, and position. Award Presentation: Presentation of the Award will be at the National Sailing Programs Symposium by the President of US SAILING and joined by the Chair of the Training Committee, the Chair of the Community Sailing Council and a representative of Starkweather & Shepley Insurance.
Past Recipients of The Sail Training Service and Support Award:
1998 - Ruth Creighton
2002 - Lawrence A White
2003 - Art Stevens
2005 - Rich Brew
2006 - Jamie Deming
2007 - Cai Svendsen |
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Community Sailing Awards |
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The Community Sailing Council presents a number of awards each year at the National Sailing Programs Symposium, including the prestigious Marty Luray Award.
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