CANADIAN SAFE BOATING COUNCIL PRESENTS CANADIAN SAFE BOATING AWARDS TO BOATING HEROES
Across Canada, four individuals and four organizations stand out in 2011 for their efforts that saved the lives of students capsized in a gale, taught people how to use lifejackets to save the lives of loved ones, invented a new product to aid rescuers in finding those stranded in the water, provided their boating expertise and helped protect the environment. And now the Canadian Safe Boating Council has recognized these individuals with awards for their heroism and outstanding accomplishments.
The Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) are like the People’s Choice Awards of Safe Boating. On January 15th, 2012, the Canadian Safe Boating Council hosted the annual CASBA ceremony to recognize the efforts of the general public, volunteers, professionals, agencies and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship during the 2011 boating season. The winners were selected from a host of nominations received from the public at large, covering boating safety stories from Kelowna, British Columbia to the Northwest Territories to Lewisporte, Newfoundland.
The CASBA awards span a number of categories and the winners who displayed their dedication and heroism in 2011 are as follows:To view the individual awards please click on the links below:
- Rescue of the Year - The Hamilton Police Marine Unit of Hamilton, ON
- Marine Professional of the Year – Colin Hiscock of Transport Canada in Lewisporte, NL
- Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating – Duff Dwyer of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA)
and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. - Special Recognition - Marty Tannahill of the Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association
- Ontario Power Generation Best Boating Safety Initiative – The Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
- Safeguarding the Environment – Campion Marine of Kelowna, BC
- Marine Industry – “RESCUE STREAMER” Distress Signal
- Visible Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Wear in Advertising – The Lifesaving Society of Quebec
The safety and enjoyment of approximately 16 million Canadian on our waterways every year is due in a large part to individuals like these. Recognizing them is important and telling their stories will inspire others.
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a registered charity, and its members and partners from all areas of the marine community include boat and marine product manufacturers, boating education organizations, water safety and marine law enforcement sectors. The Council’s goal is to work to ensure that the millions of Canadians who head out on the waters in canoes and kayaks, sailboards and sailboats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, power boats and cruisers are equipped with the knowledge for a safe day on the water.