RYA Volunteer Awards 

The RYA Volunteer awards; the MBE's of our sport recognise the outstanding contributions made by volunteers throughout the UK.

Nominations for the 2012 Awards are now invited!

This is a great opportunity to recognise and reward outstanding contribution made to our sport by individual volunteers.

Who will you nominate?

The RYA is committed to recognising the commitment made by individuals who keep our sport alive.  

The 2012 nomination form and guidance notes can be downloaded now from the links on the right.

Nominations should reach the RYA by 5pm on Tuesday 8th May 2012.

RYA Awards

The Awards are given to outstanding individuals in recognition of  their commitment and services to boating and the RYA at a regional or national level. 

The Francis Elkin Award

Francis Elkin was a former Chair of RYA Council and a Trustee of Sailability from its inception in 1995 until he passed away. He worked tirelessly for Sailabilty and committed his time and energy to ensuring the charity was successful. The Francis Elkin Award was created in his memory.  

The Francis Elkin Award is given each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution in time, effort and personal endeavour in enabling people with disabilities to become involved in sailing.

RYA Community Awards

Awarded to outstanding individuals for their commitment and services to boating at a club level. Individuals are nominated by their club/centre or organisation in one of three categories.

RYA Community Award Categories

Lifetime Commitment

Someone who has shown exceptional commitment and dedication to their club or organisation for at least 15 years

Outstanding Contribution

Someone who has volunteered for less than 15 years but who has none the less made a significant contribution. This could be a single or ‘one-off’ contribution.

Youth

Someone under the age of 25 who has demonstrated a regular commitment and/or inspirational contribution which is over-and-above their own participation or achievement within the sport.

Award winners and their guests are invited to a special presentation ceremony and luncheon in London in November.

This is a great opportunity for your club, centre, organisation or association to recognise and reward outstanding contribution made to our sport by individual volunteers.

In November 2011 forty eight volunteers from across the country were recognised for their outstanding dedication and achievements in boating when they were presented with RYA Volunteer Awards by HRH The Princess Royal .

Find out more about the 2011 RYA Volunteer Awards and see a video from the awards ceremony here.

For more information please contact Nell Power at nell.power@rya.org.uk or on 02380 604192