2024 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

Club Special Awards

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Keith Councell & Jason Pursell
ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Mindy Miller
LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Jamie Kimball & John Bolling
PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Jackie Hallett

PAT VOREL AWARD: Awarded to the crew who consistently demonstrated excellence throughout the season in the crewing role. Scott Sikkema

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Brent Nowak
RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season. Cherie Kuizema

MC Fleet Awards

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorensen
CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (age 50 and over) season champion. Thor Sorensen
FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC sailor for the season. Jason Pursell & Brian Nowak

Rebel Fleet Awards
HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Mary & Aaron Reif

ART DAGLOW MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to a Rebel Fleet sailor for outstanding sportsmanship. Scott Wright

Junior Awards

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Cora Dudley
ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved Butterfly junior sailor: Ben Carton
OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Jack Rossman
GRYC MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR SAILOR: Evaluates the participation in sailing school, race team and junior fleet racing and the sailors’ progression towards becoming an active sailing member at the GRYC. Dries Berens

2023 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

Club Special Awards

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Mindy Miller
ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Mike Weessies
LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Suzanne Wickmann
PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Mary & Aaron Rief

PAT VOREL AWARD: Awarded to the crew who consistently demonstrated excellence throughout the season in the crewing role. Christine Cramer-Siembor

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Tammy Cole
RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season. Keith Councell

MC Fleet Awards

Rebel Fleet Awards
HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

ART DAGLOW MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to a Rebel Fleet sailor for outstanding sportsmanship. Scott Wright

Junior Awards

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Nolan Pursell
ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved Butterfly junior sailor: Sam Feyen
OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Charles Kimball
GRYC MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR SAILOR: Evaluates the participation in sailing school, race team and junior fleet racing and the sailors’ progression towards becoming an active sailing member at the GRYC. Sebastian Garcia

2022 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

Club Special Awards

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. John Corbett
ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Sally Berens
LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Joel Stouten
PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Junior Sailing Opti Fleet: Calvin Young, Walter Kimball, Nolan Pursell, Oliver Zylstra, Finn Fox, Jake Kimball, Elliott Murray, James Carton, Ben Carton, Dallas Towner & Charles Kimball

PAT VOREL AWARD: Awarded to the crew who consistently demonstrated excellence throughout the season in the crewing role. The Olson Family

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Thor Sorensen
RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season. Scott Wright

MC Fleet Awards

Rebel Fleet Awards
HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

ART DAGLOW MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to a Rebel Fleet sailor for outstanding sportsmanship. Tammy Cole

Junior Awards

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship.Silas Berens
ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved Butterfly junior sailor: Dries Berens
OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: James Carton
GRYC MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR SAILOR: Evaluates the participation in sailing school, race team and junior fleet racing and the sailors’ progression towards becoming an active sailing member at the GRYC. Calvin Young

2021 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

Club Special Awards

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Scott Wright
ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. John Timmermans
LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. The Shrimp Boil Committee: Liz Stouten, Perry Pursell, Stacey Zylstra, Stephanie Gates, Jessica Kimball, Simona Lahnsteiner, Shannon & Joel Iakiri
PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Jamie Kimball

PAT VOREL AWARD: Awarded to the crew who consistently demonstrated excellence throughout the season in the crewing role. Jim Sutton

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Steve Scott (visiting off-lake Snipe)
RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season. Pam Rowe

MC Fleet Awards

Rebel Fleet Awards
HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

ART DAGLOW MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to a Rebel Fleet sailor for outstanding sportsmanship. Mary Reif

Junior Awards

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship.Titus Storrs
ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved Butterfly junior sailor: Gavin Morse
OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: James Carton
GRYC MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR SAILOR: Evaluates the participation in sailing school, race team and junior fleet racing and the sailors’ progression towards becoming an active sailing member at the GRYC. Walter Kimball

2020 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

Club Special Awards

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Rich Grant
ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Jason Pursell
LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Brian & Jordan Craig
PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. KC McGovern

PAT VOREL AWARD: Awarded to the crew who consistently demonstrated excellence throughout the season in the crewing role. Jack O'Donnell

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Vasiliy Gagin
RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season:

MC Fleet Awards

Rebel Fleet Awards
HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

ART DAGLOW MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to a Rebel Fleet sailor for outstanding sportsmanship. George McCargar

Junior Awards

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Simon Vanderground
ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved Butterfly junior sailor. Henry Feyen
OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Penny Craig
GRYC MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR SAILOR: Evaluates the participation in sailing school, race team and junior fleet racing and the sailors’ progression towards becoming an active sailing member at the GRYC. Oliver Zylstra

2019 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

Club Special Awards

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Otto Muller
ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Jason Pursell
LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Steve Williams
PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Shannon Iakiri

PAT VOREL AWARD: Awarded to the crew who consistently demonstrated excellence throughout the season in the crewing role. Linda Cox

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Blair Murphy
RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season: Pam Rowe

MC Fleet Awards

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Curt Miller
CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (age 50 and over) season champion. Curt Miller
FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC sailor for the season. Mindy Alexander

Rebel Fleet Awards
HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

ART DAGLOW MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to a Rebel fleet sailor for outstanding sportsmanship.

Junior Awards

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Jenna Wynsma
ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Harrison Vanderground
OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Charlie Craig

2018 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Curt Miller

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Perry Pursell

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Mary Reif

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. G.R.I.S.

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost!

RACE COMMITTEE AWARD: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized for their outstanding contribution to Race Committee during the season: Harrison Vanderground
ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorensen

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Thor Sorensen

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Otto Muller

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Ella Towner

ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor.

OPTIMIST SAILOR MOST IMPROVED TROPHY:

2017 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Janet Rose

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Jalaine Minore

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Heather Edwards

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Wynsma Family

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Grand Rapids Juniors Fleet

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Andy Rundquist

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Andy Rundquist

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Jon Welch

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta.

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY:

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR:

ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor.

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship.

2016 GRYC ANNUAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Mary Vorel

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. LeAnne Daglow

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Larry Pinckney

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Ben Finkelstein

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Spencer Todd

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Donnie Marwin

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorenson

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Thor Sorenson

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Jason Pursell

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Joe DeVries

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR : Reuben Iakari

ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD:The most improved junior sailor. Harrison Vanderground

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

2015 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. KC McGovern

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Sue Madden

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Janet Rose

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Michael Madden

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Ben Lilly

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Vasiliy Gagin and Andy Rundquist

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Curt Miller

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Curt Miller

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Brad Bloye

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Murphy Wynsma

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR : Ella Towner

ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD:The most improved junior sailor. Ben Finkelstein

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed and Linda Cox

2014 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Jason Lovell

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Danielle Ralston

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Jalaine Minore

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Mary Vorel

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Justin Lovell

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Thor Sorensen

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Curt Miller

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Curt Miller

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Vasiliy Gagin

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Ben Finkelstein

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR: Jenna Wynsma

ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Ben Lilly

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. LeAnne Daglow

2013 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Carl Reid

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Larry Pinckney

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Louise Finkelstein

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Eric Wynsma

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Sarah Reid

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Sue Madden

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Curt Miller

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master
(50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Curt Miller

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the
season. Vasiliy Gagin

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Samantha and Max Koenen

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR : Hazel McGovern

ANDREW N.RUNDQUIST AWARD:The most improved junior sailor. Sam Ralston

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Mary and Pat Vorel

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

2012 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Mark Bolhuis

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an“ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Al P. Vorel

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Beth Reid

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Scott Corder

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Ella Wynsma

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Mark Bolhuis

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorensen

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Andy Rundquist

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Rich Meyer

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Ben Oostendorp

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR : Jack Zykowski

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Justin Lovell

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Mary and Pat Vorel

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

2011 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Danielle Ralston and Louise Finkelstein

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Dan Grabowski

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Gary White

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Isaac Kremers, & Mary and Pat Vorel

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Spencer Todd

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! The Rebel Fleet

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorensen

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Thor Sorensen

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Gary White

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Michael Madden

MOST IMPROVED OPTI SAILOR : Murphy Wynsma

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Ben Finkelstein

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ed and Linda Cox

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

2010 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Danielle Ralston

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Rich Grant

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Sue and Mike Madden

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Mary Vorel

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Ben Malamet

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! LeAnne Daglow

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Andy Rundquist

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Andy Rundquist

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Peter Wenger

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Isaac Kremers

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Ella Wynsma

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ed and Linda Cox

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

2009 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Larry Pinckney

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Jim Rose

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Heather Edwards

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Mike Knape

HENRY A. FOX TROPHY: “To encourage youth sailing” Awarded to a junior for achievement in sailing including, but not restricted to, racing results. Margo McLain

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship.

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost!

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorenson

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. John Knape

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season.

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Sophie Jones

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor.

GRYC MEMORIAL DAY MC 1ST PLACE JUNIOR TROPHY:

J.F. CAMPBELL TROPHY: Awarded to the Portsmouth season champion. N/A

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ed & Lind Cox

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe fleet season champion. Betsie & Rich Grant

HUGH SCHADDELEE TROPHIES: Awarded to the Snipe fleet 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the season.

ALICE PORTER TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe Fleet winner of the Independence Day Regatta.

GRAND RAPID PRESS PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the IC Dinghy fleet season champion. Ken Nelson

2008 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Carl Reid

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members.

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Cathy Far

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake.

HENRY A. FOX TROPHY: “To encourage youth sailing” Awarded to a junior for achievement in sailing including, but not restricted to, racing results.

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship.

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost!

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorenson

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. John Knape

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season.
GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY:

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor.

GRYC MEMORIAL DAY MC 1ST PLACE JUNIOR TROPHY:

J.F. CAMPBELL TROPHY: Awarded to the Portsmouth season champion. N/A

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ed & Lind Cox

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe fleet season champion. Betsie & Rich Grant

HUGH SCHADDELEE TROPHIES: Awarded to the Snipe fleet 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the season.

ALICE PORTER TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe Fleet winner of the Independence Day Regatta.

GRAND RAPID PRESS PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the IC Dinghy fleet season champion.

2007 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Mark Boyce

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Eric & Kathy Wynsma

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Scott & Lisa Corder

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Sam Ralston

HENRY A. FOX TROPHY: “To encourage youth sailing” Awarded to a junior for achievement in sailing including, but not restricted to, racing results. Adam Lohner

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Ethan Battani

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Steve Jones & (former) friends

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorenson

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. John Knape

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Rob Easley

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Matt Golladay

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Zoe Cares

GRYC MEMORIAL DAY MC 1ST PLACE JUNIOR TROPHY: Ethan Battani

J.F. CAMPBELL TROPHY: Awarded to the Portsmouth season champion. N/A

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ed & Lind Cox

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe fleet season champion. Betsie & Rich Grant

HUGH SCHADDELEE TROPHIES: Awarded to the Snipe fleet 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the season. 2nd Bill Grant, 3rd Jim & Glen Graham

ALICE PORTER TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe Fleet winner of the Independence Day Regatta. Betsy & Rich Grant

GRAND RAPID PRESS PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the IC Dinghy fleet season champion. Al Vorel

2006 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Steve Jones

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Cheri Schaasma

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Carl Reid

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Charlie Knape

HENRY A. FOX TROPHY: “To encourage youth sailing” Awarded to a junior for achievement in sailing including, but not restricted to, racing results. Jenny Schaasma

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Andy Lauten

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Ed & Andrew Balog

ROGER D. RICHARDS TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Andy Rundquist

CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Andy Rundquist

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Carl Steinorth

GRYC OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Jim Knape

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Adam Lohner
GRYC MEMORIAL DAY MC 1ST PLACE JUNIOR TROPHY: N/A

J.F. CAMPBELL TROPHY: Awarded to the Portsmouth season champion. N/A

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ken Nelson & Jack O’Donnell

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe fleet season champion. Betsie and Rich Grant

HUGH SCHADDELEE TROPHIES: Awarded to the Snipe fleet 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the season. 2nd Bill Grant, 3rd Jim & Glen Graham

ALICE PORTER TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe Fleet winner of the Independence Day Regatta. Bill Fehsenfeld & Peggy Murphy

GRAND RAPID PRESS PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the IC Dinghy fleet season champion. Al Vorel

2005 GRYC ANNUAL SPECIAL AWARDS
CURT BRADLEY MC MASTER SEASON TROPHY: Awarded to the MC fleet Master (50 yrs. Old and over) season champion. Andy Rundquist

LOIS BRADLEY AWARD: Awarded to the person or persons whose contribution or participation made Grand Rapids Yacht Club a more enjoyable place to be. Cherie Schaafsma

TERRY M. CONWAY AWARD: Awarded for sportsmanship and service to the club. The recipient is chosen by the outgoing commodore. Brian Wrase

CRASH BOAT TROPHY: Awarded by the caretakers to the skipper who most spectacularly or uniquely challenged the forces of wind and waves and lost! Jamie Welsch

ALLEN DUNNING TROPHY: Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member recognized as an “ambassador” for the club, who makes new members feel welcomed and encourages prospective members. Eric Wynsma

HENRY R. FOX TROPHY: “To encourage youth sailing” Awarded to a junior for achievement in sailing including, but not restricted to, racing results. Jim Knape

FOX-MINER TROPHY: Awarded to the most improved MC Sailor for the season. Rob Easely

GRYC MEMORIAL DAY MC 1ST PLACE JUNIOR TROPHY: N/A

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the Snipe fleet season champion. Betsie and Rich Grant

GRAND RAPID PRESS PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the IC Dinghy fleet season champion. Al Vorel

MARCUS B. HALL TROPHY: Awarded to the a junior sailor under sixteen, for sportsmanship and seamanship. Jenny Schaafsma

PAST COMMODORES’ AWARD: Awarded to the sailor who best represents GRYC off the lake. Rich Grant, Karel Vorel & Al Vorel

ROGER D. RICHARD TROPHY: The MC Fleet season champion. Thor Sorrenson

ANDREW N. RUNDQUIST AWARD: The most improved junior sailor. Leslie Grueber

HELEN & FRED RUNDQUIST TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Memorial Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

HUGH SCHADDELEE TROPHIES: Awarded to the Snipe fleet 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the season. Carl Erikson and Bill Grant

DON STOLL TROPHY: Awarded to the Rebel Fleet winner of the Labor Day Regatta. Ed & Linda Cox

OPEN BUTTERFLY MOST IMPROVED TROPHY: Mike Knape