Awards
US Sailing's ROLEX Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards
Established in 1961 by US Sailing and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. since 1980, the Yachtsman of the Year award recognizes one male sailor for his individual outstanding on-the-water achievement within the calendar year; the Yachtswoman of the Year award recognizes one female sailor for her individual outstanding on-the-water achievement within the calendar year.
These prestigious awards are viewed by the sail-racing industry as among the nation's top sailing distinctions. A slate of nominees, determined by the membership of US Sailing, is presented to a panel of accomplished sailing journalists, who together discuss the merits of each nominee and then vote to determine the ultimate winners.
- Nominate a YACHTSMAN and YACHTSWOMAN of the Year: Accepting nominations from 10/1/2012 to 11/30/2012.
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Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy
This is US Sailing's most prestigious award. It was donated in 1957 by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and is awarded annually to the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in an associated activity. The recipient is selected by the Board of Directors from nominations made by members of the Board, Committee Chairs, Past Presidents and Counselors of Honor.
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Marty Luray Award
Martin A. Luray was perhaps best known as a SAIL magazine editor. He was, to be sure, better known as a journalist than as a sailor. Yet in his role as a journalist he was a staunch advocate and courageous promoter of public access sailing. Marty distinguished himself as an Oracle of a new age in the ancient pastime of yachting. Time and again he used the power of the press to herald the 'arrival' of community sailing. Time and again he shared his expertise in the early years of Community Sailing Conferences. Since his untimely demise in 1993 we’ve missed his wisdom, his insight, his way with words and particularly his courage. To honor him, and others who walk in his footsteps, the Community Sailing Council, with US Sailing's blessing, created the Martin A. Luray Award - which we know today simply as The Marty.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Director of a New Program Award
The Outstanding Director of a New Program Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in the development of a new program.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Director of a Year-Round Program Award
The Outstanding Director of a Year-Round Program Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in the development and organization of a year-round program.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Director of a Seasonal Program Award
The Outstanding Director of a Seasonal Program Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in the development and organization of a seasonal program.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Organizational Support Award
The Outstanding Organizational Support Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in the development and organization of a program.
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Community Sailing Council Excellence in Instruction Award
The Excellence in Instruction Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing by instructing sailing at a program.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Community Sailing Award
The Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Community Sailing Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in the development and organization of a program, facility, or in the development of curriculum and safety plans for a program.
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Community Sailing Council Creative Innovation in Sailing Programming Award
The Creative Innovation in Sailing Programming Award is given annually to an individual or program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in the development of new and different forms of teaching sailing.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Outreach and Inclusion Award
The Outstanding Outreach and Inclusion Award is given annually to a Program Director or Program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing by finding and including people in their program that would normally have no access to sailing.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Year-Round Program Award
The Outstanding Year-Round Program Award is given annually to a program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Seasonal Program Award
The Outstanding Seasonal Program Award is given annually to a program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding New Program Award
The Outstanding New Program Award is given annually to a program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing in its first year.
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Community Sailing Council More than 10 Years of Hallmark Performance Award
The More than 10 Years of Hallmark Performance Award is given annually to a program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing for ten years or more.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Program for Disabled Sailors Award
The Outstanding Program for Disabled Sailors Award is given annually to a program that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing for people with disabilities.
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Community Sailing Council Outstanding Leadership Award
The Outstanding Leadership Award is given annually to an individual that has made notable contributions to promote public access sailing by leading the development and organization of a program.
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One-Design Service
The John H. Gardiner Jr. Trophy recognizes distinguished service and leadership in the promotion of one-design sailing and class organization.
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One-Design Leadership
In recognition of individual initiative, enthusiasm, organizing ability and leadership in creating the outstanding fleet building program.
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One-Design Club
To recognize administrative excellence, fleet growth, creative programming, regatta support, member contribution -- at regional, national and international levels -- of the one-design yacht club of the year.
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One-Design Regatta
To recognize excellence in development, promotion, and management by organizers and sponsors of the year's outstanding single- or multi-class regional, national or international regatta.
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One-Design Creativity
To recognize outstanding individual creativity and contribution to the year's most innovative one design event of national or international significance.
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Harman Hawkins Trophy
A US Sailing perpetual trophy - a bronze 12” Herreshoff signal canon mounted on a teak base - awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing in the field of Race Administration (Judging, Race Management, Appeals and Racing Rules).
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W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. National Sportsmanship Trophy
The W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. National Sportsmanship Award, presented annually, recognizes an individual who best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship in sailing. The respect of your peers and fellow sailors is an essential component of any successful sailing career and it is for this reason, that US Sailing is looking to you, the sailors who are out on the race course, to assist in nominating a person for this prestigious award. Your nomination could be for an individual who demonstrated a single extraordinary example of sportsmanship during the year or it can be based on years of continuous sportsman like conduct.
- Make a nomination - accepting nominations year round.
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Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Service to Disabled Sailing and Sailors
The Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy recognizes outstanding service, over a significant period of time to disabled sailing and disabled sailors in the United States. The trophy may be awarded to a volunteer, a professional, or an organization. In 2003, the trophy was awarded for the first time. The recipients were Peter Goldman and the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation.
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Captain Joe Prosser Award for Excellence in Sailing Instruction
The Captain Joe Prosser Award is awarded 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 award was created to recognize the life achievement of the Merchant Marine Academy's first sailing master, Captain C.A. "Joe" Prosser, USMS, and includes a credit towards instructor training for the recipient organization. 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.
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Sail Training Service and Support Award
The Sail Training Service and Support Award in honor of Virginia Long would honor individuals who, through their efforts, unselfishly assist and enable a sailing program or sailing instruction in a supportive role.
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Timothea Larr Trophy
To recognize a person whose vision and guidance have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of sailor education in the United States.
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C.R.E.W Award
At our annual meeting, US Sailing recognizes an individual who has been an outstanding US Sailing C.R.E.W. member. If you know of a staff member or volunteer who consistently demonstrates the values expressed in the agreement, we would like to hear about it. These are:
- Commitment to exceptional service
- Respect for each other
- Expectations of excellence, and
- Working together well.
Nominations are accepted year round. Nominations must be received 30 days before the AGM.
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St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy
Emblematic of excellence in race management, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy was awarded originally by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in the late 1960s to recognize the club which ran the best regatta. The trophy was retired for several years, then was donated to US Sailing in 1977. The winner is selected on the basis of race management superiority and evaluation by participating skippers.
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