The 2014 racing season is coming to an end, and it is time to consider the 2014 CYC outstanding performers. The Board will consider all nominees and the Award winners will be announced in January 2015.

Nominations are sought for the following awards:

• Sailor of the Year – consistently races and places in the top tier of dinghy or keelboat races; this award includes sailors who are outstanding crew or who are on different boats throughout the season.  Recent winners include Keith Whittemore, John Hoag  and Harry Dursch.
• Boat of the Year – for an outstanding season in CYC and other NW races. Recent winners include Terremoto (Bill Weinstein), Delirium (Jerry Diercks) and  Absolutely (Charlie Macaulay).
• Hans Otto Giese Inspirational – one who has consistently provided leadership and inspiration to CYC and the amateur sailing community. Recent winners include Remmert Wolters, Noel Morgan, Brian Watkins and Dick Rose.
• Boating Family – an active family in racing, cruising, CYC activities, other sailing efforts.  Recent winners include the Creitzs, Lhamons, Kristens and Milnes.
• Greig Memorial Cruising – leadership and cruising accomplishments whether in local or blue waters.  Recent winners were Paul Baker and Suzette Connolly, Bob and Margaret Liston and Bill and Kathy Cuffel.
• George Spalding Inspirational – most inspirational Junior sailor. Recent winners include Marcus Huttenen,  Owen Timms and Alexa Ripple.
• Gary Horder Memorial – CYC Junior with active and successful racing program.  Recent winners include Julian Martin, Hanne Weaver and Jack Toland.
• Dog House – a sailor who handicaps him/her self by unseamanlike activity – usually some bad luck and hopefully with a bit of humor in it.  Recent awardees include  Steve Travis (aground at the Van Isle 360), Charley Macaulay (Absolutely aground) and Mark Bradner (spinnaker up/down).

In addition, nominees are sought for the Honor Roll of Champions for CYC sailors who have won national or international championships or have achieved honors of an equivalent level. Please let us know of anyone who you believe is eligible for the Honor Roll.

Please submit your nomination or suggestion for a 2014 CYC Award, please submit  your suggestions (with a brief bit of background explaining the basis for the nomination) in one of the following ways:

• E-mail (to Ken Johnson) kenneth.johnson4@comcast.net
• Mail: 3706 So. Ridgeway Place, Seattle, WA  98144
• CYC Office drop-off