-Special Awards Program for Catalina 22 National Sailing Association-

 In most sailing circles, it is only the racing and regatta successes which are recognized in any substantial way. Your Catalina 22 National Sailing Association (C22NSA) feels many other aspects of sailing are equally important and deserve equal recognition.

This program is developed on a membership participation basis. Each of the award winners, except for "New Racer" and "Betty Gay Clements Women's Memorial Trophy" will be determined from information and nominations received from our membership. Awards are made by the C22NSA officers at each National Regatta, based on the input from the membership at large.

 Purpose:

(1) To highlight individuals, families, or groups who have made significant contributions during the past award year as role models that association members can emulate.

(2) To provide incentive for our members to contribute the time and effort required to promote the C22NSA's objectives at the local fleet level as well as at regional and national levels.

Submitting an Entry

Under each of the following award headings is a description of the award and the criteria upon which judgment will be based.

NOTE: Candidates must be members of the C22NSA.

Awards

Leadership Award

This award is bestowed in recognition of an individual who has demonstrated exceptional initiative, enthusiasm, organizing ability and leadership in the promotion of C-22 sailing and organization.

Criteria: Individuals must be nominated by a C-22 fleet or person(s) who are members in good standing of the C-22 NSA. All nominations should include the following:

(1) Description of the nominee's accomplishments in the award year only.

(2) Brief background information on the candidate.

(3) Supporting documentation (optional, but helpful), which could consist of awards, articles, and letters of recognition from club officers, groups and associates who are aware of the candidate's activities.

Family Sailing Award

This award is given in recognition of a family who consistently participates in C-22 class-sanctioned and non-sanctioned events, and who, as a family sailing team, races with only immediate family members on board.

Criteria: Families must be nominated by a C-22 fleet or person (s) who are members of the C22NSA. All nominations should include the following:

(1) A brief resume of the sailing and C-22 events the family has participated in, including the members in attendance.

(2) Some general information on the family.

New Racer Award

This award is given in recognition of the C-22 owner who, "with the least prior racing experience," enters and skippers his or her boat in the National Regatta.

Criteria: All candidates who may be eligible for this award must advise the National Vice Commodore of their racing experience (Or lack thereof) during the registration period for the National Regatta.

Regional Commodore of the Year

This award recognizes the C22NSA Regional Commodore who excelled in his or her assigned duties and generated the best results in terms of promoting fleet and membership development.

Criteria: The Rear Commodore shall make a written nomination by April 1st to the officers of the C22NSA. The nomination shall include:

(1) Description of the nominee's accomplishments in the award year only and

(2) Supporting letters of recommendation from individuals such as: fleet captains, dealers, regional members, yacht club officers, etc.

Best Fleet Newsletter /Website Award

This award is given in recognition of the fleet and editor who produced the best C-22 newsletter or website during the past year.

Criteria: In order to be considered for this award, a newsletter must be sent to the MainBrace editor for at least six months prior to the award presentation at the Nationals. The MainBrace editor serves as the judge for the newsletter award and he or she will be looking for the following:

(1) General appearance-attractive design and layout.

(2) Regular publication schedule-published at least bi-monthly, preferably monthly

(3) Content—contains a wide variety of articles, such as post-event pieces describing fleet activities, how-to articles, descriptions and results of races, member profiles, etc., as well as a schedule of events

(4) Competent editing—for language basics and style

(5) Use of paid advertisements for fleet revenue—optional

Fleet of the Year Award

This award is given in recognition of the commitment of a fleet to the goals of the C22NSA.

Criteria: (1) Description of the nominee fleet's accomplishments in award year only. Judgment shall be based on the following:

A. Fleet membership growth

B. Activities program, i.e., racing, cruising, teaching, special events, etc.

C. Fleet newsletter

D. Percent of national memberships

E. Contribution to the MainBrace and the National Association

F. Participation in nationally sanctioned C-22 events

G. Local promotion of the Catalina 22

(2) Supporting letter of recommendation from organizations and individuals such as: fleet members, yacht club members, regional officers, dealers, etc.

It is important to realize the winning candidates may not be strong in all of the elements considered for the awards, but outstanding performance in any may be enough.

Betty Gay Clements Women's Memorial Trophy

The trophy is awarded in perpetuity to fully recognize the fine qualities of seamanship and sportsmanship which Betty Gay Clements represented.

It is awarded to the highest finishing woman skipper in the national regatta. The order of selection will be: 1^st from the Gold Fleet; 2^nd from the Spinnaker Fleet; 3^rd from the Silver Fleet. If no female skippers participated, the award will be given to a female crew in the highest finishing position.

Sandy Kennedy "spirit" Trophy

Awarded to the sailor who is not an officer, demonstrates fair play, is involved in the association, has a positive outlook and enjoys the sport of sailing.

Cruising Family of the Year Award

This award is given in recognition of a family who consistently participates in Catalina 22 cruising activities.

Criteria: Must be nominated by a Catalina 22 fleet or person (s) who are members of the Catalina 22 NSA. All nominations should include the following:

(1) A brief summary of the sailing and Catalina 22 events the family has participated in.  

(2) Some general information on the family.

LET'S DO IT! Let the officers hear about those great people and groups in our association. Respond to any of the National officers after May 1 and before June 1, each year. Be sure to send a written statement supporting your selection.