Awards & Trophies

Timothea Larr Trophy

The purpose of this award is to recognize a person whose vision and guidance have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of sailor education in the United States. The award may be made to any individual who, in the opinion of the US Sailing Education Committee Selection Team, fully meets this criterion.

The trophy is Education’s highest honor. Any US Sailing member may nominate a person for the Timothea Larr Award. Nominees for the award should be members of US Sailing and also embody the highest principles of honor, integrity and a selfless dedication to the sport.

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Previous Award Recipients

  • 2023 – Not Awarded
  • 2022 – Larry Ledgerwood
  • 2021 – Kim Hapgood
  • 2020 – Jeff Johnson
  • 2019 – Kevin Broome
  • 2018 – Steve Maddox
  • 2017 – Rich Jepsen
  • 2015 – Charles “Chuck” Hawley
  • 2014 – Joanne Dorval
  • 2013 – John Rousmaniere
  • 2012 – Joni Palmer
  • 2010 – Jim Muldoon
  • 2009 – Dick Allsopp
  • 2008 – Ruth Creighton
  • 2007 – Ralf Steitz
  • 2006 – Nancy Richardson
  • 2005 – Jo Mogle
  • 2004 – John Malatak
  • 2003 – Steve and Doris Colgate
  • 2002 – Susie Trotman