The RYA Volunteer Awards are divided into five categories:

Community Awards

Presented to individuals for their commitment and services to boating at club or grassroots level and are awarded across three categories:

Lifetime Commitment

Outstanding Contribution

Young Volunteer

Francis Elkin Award

Presented to an individual who has enabled people with disabilities to become involved in sailing.

Honor Preston Award

Presented to an individual who has worked towards increasing the inclusivity of boating, in particular female participation.

Family Award

Presented to a family group deserving of recognition for the impact they have made both as individuals and a family. 

RYA Awards

Awarded for commitment and services to boating and the RYA at a National level.

Awarded for commitment and services to boating and the RYA at a Regional level.

For details of the 2021 recipients please check out the Awards citation booklet found here.