Awards Information and Nomination Form

Canada’s Boating

Hall of Fame

Award

Awards Information And Nomination Form

Canada’s Boating Hall of Fame Award is presented by NMMA Canada, The Toronto International Boat Show and the Vancouver International Boat Show in recognition of extraordinary achievements in the recreational boating industry. The award recognizes individuals who over the years, have proven to be outstanding in making lasting contributions to the betterment of the Canadian Marine Industry.

Eligibility & Rules

1.  The award need not be presented each year.

2.  The award may be presented to more than one recipient.

3.  Candidates must be or have been directly involved in or associated with the recreational boating industry in Canada.

4.  The award may be presented during the lifetime of an individual or posthumously.

5.  The award(s) will be presented at either the annual Toronto International Boat Show or the Vancouver International Boat Show.

General Information

The Hall of Fame Committee is composed of members from within the industry, at the request of NMMA Canada.

NMMA Canada shall solicit nominees each year for review annually in November.

Any nominee not receiving the award will be carried on the active list for three years without need for further nomination during that time.

Approved nominees will be notified by NMMA Canada and invited to attend the Toronto International Boat Show or the Vancouver International Boat Show, where the award shall be presented if approved.

Established by NMMA Canada in 1997, Canada’s Boating Hall of Fame includes:

Harold Shield, The late W.J. Robertson, Lloyd Crate, karin larson, The late Gordon Blake, Ed Lee, Hans Fogh, George Cuthbertson, The late Bruce Robertson, The late Larry Lauzon, The late George Hinterhoeller, Ted Quinn, Mark Ellis, The late Chuck Hourston, Ed Botterell, Bob Paterson

Canada’s Boating Hall of Fame Award

Nomination Form

Deadline: November 16th , 2007

Please fill in this information form completely and return it to NMMA Canada, 18 King St. E., Unit E9, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1E8. Phone: 905-951-0009; Fax: 905-951-0018

Nominee’s Name:______

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Nominator’s Name:______

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Please attach a typed and correctly labeled report listing the following:

1.  What has the nominee done (or is doing) to deserve the award?

2.  Why are these actions meritorious?

3.  When and where did these accomplishments occur? Please indicate extent of coverage if the events cover a wide time span and area.

4.  Provide a review of the nominee’s career history within the boating industry.

5.  Provide a concise (50 words or less) citation as a supporting statement as to why the nominee should be selected as recipient of the award. This statement will be used as a basis for the official citation, should the nominee receive the award.

6.  Attached supportive documentation, if available, such as magazine or newspaper articles, special citations, awards, etc., to support the worthiness of the award nominee.