Maybe they created a new boating safety related product or initiative. Perhaps they are volunteers or professionals whose efforts have contributed greatly to the safety of those on the water. Then again, maybe it’s an individual who summoned the courage to mount a rescue when someone was in trouble on the water. These are the people we want you to nominate for a Canadian Safe Boating Award (CASBA). You can even nominate yourself or your group or organization.

It’s the fact that YOU determine who is nominated for special national recognition that makes the CASBAs so very special. They are like the People’s Choice Awards! There are a number of categories within which to make a nomination:

• Rescue of the Year
• Marine Professional of the Year
• Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating
• Best Boating Safety Initiative
• Safeguarding the Environment
• Marine Industry/Product
• Visible PFD Wear in Advertising
• Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety

Winners will receive their awards at a gala event in Toronto on Sunday, January 15 at the Toronto Sheraton Centre.

If you haven’t yet given it any thought or have been meaning to submit a nomination but just haven’t gotten around to it yet, do it NOW before the thought passes. It only takes a few minutes.  To submit a nomination and/or for more information, visit the Canadian Safe Boating Council website (www.csbc.ca) and click on CASBAs (under the Events tab). You can also register to attend the awards ceremony via the site.

Don’t let the efforts of those worthy individuals or groups go unrecognized. Let them know their efforts are truly appreciated. Nominate them