In recognition of individual initiative, enthusiasm, organizing ability and leadership in creating an outstanding fleet building program.
Nominations are now open until November 30, 2021
Click here to submit a nomination.
Previous Award Recipients
- 2019 – Fred Roy, Newport, RI, Herreshoff S Class
- 2018 – Victor “Pete” Bethge, Shelter Island Heights, NY
- 2016 – Chris Ryan & Lisa Pline, Annapolis Snipe Fleet
- 2013 – Jon Deutsch (Richmond, VA)
- 2012 – Kathleen Tocke (Miami, FL) Snipe Class
- 2011 – Justin Scott, Greenwich, CT
- 2010 – Christine Porter & Carrie Bargren, Madison, WI
- 2009 – Geoff Hurwitch, Park City, UT
- 2008 – Bill Brosius, Olympia, WA
- 2007 – Bill Fastiggi & Allan Terhune, Lightning Class
- 2006 – Dave Michos, Jet 14 Class
- 2005 – Linda Leader, Sunfish Class, Wawasee Yacht Club, Syracuse, IN
- 2004 – Russell Hoyt, Newport, RI
- 2003 – David Silverman, Sunfish Class, Indian Harbor Beach, FL
- 2002 – Jerelyn Biehl, San Diego, CA
- 2001 – Joe Sullivan, Sunfish Class, New York, NY
- 2000 – Keith Graham, Thistle Class, Seattle WA
- 1999 – Rich Ogrentz, National One Design Class, Highland, IN
- 1998 – Mike Derusha, Ensign Class
- 1997 – Camille Daniels, Catalina 37 One-Design Fleet
- 1996 – Erich Schloemer, M-20 Class
- 1995 – Don Hackbarth, Snipe Class
- 1994 – Steve Tacconnelly, Susan & Ron Hofacker, Seabrook Sailing Club
- 1993 – Bill Adamson, Wichita, KS, River Kids, Arkansas River Foundation
- 1992 – no award
- 1991 – Bill Barton, Ross, CA, San Francisco Bay Etchells Fleet
- 1990 – John Cazier, Corona del Mar, CA, Schock 35 Class
- 1989 – Tim Hogan, Balboa, CA, Newport Harbor YC Program
- 1988 – Jan O’Malley, Mantoloking, NJ, Laser Radial North Americans
- 1987 – Wesley H. Durant, Jr., Berlin, MA, SMYRA Junior Club Program