The Yachting Award is given to a member who exemplifies the purposes of the Club which are to promote and practice yachting, boating, sailing, navigation, and seamanship, by way of creating and helping provide facilities for social use and entertainment of Seaford Yacht Club members.
The Yachting Award is a testament is why our members are the best part of Seaford Yacht Club. Our members are an integral part of building the community to promote and practice yachting, boating, sailing, navigation and seamanship. The award is not solely for sportsmanship (i.e., racing) and is open to all members of the Club. The Yachting Award is an ongoing, annual award given by SYC. The recipient will be recognized at the annual meeting and their name will be inscribed on a plaque at the Club.
Nomination Criteria
- To be nominated, a member must be a member in good standing.
- A member should have given service to the Club during the year he/she is nominated, but also have a history of being active in the Club.
- Nominations should be solicited by the Board of Trustees in September or October by placing a notice in the Semaphore (monthly newsletter). If no nominations are made, the award will not be given that year. Members of the Board of Trustees are allowed to make nominations.
Yachting Award Recipients
| 1987 – Dave Crossett | 1988 – Bill Small | 1995 – Ava Sparrer |
| 1995 – Andy Gillis | 1996 – Mark Hinman | 1997 – Barry Shrout |
| 1997 – Gina Sheehan | 2005 – Chuck Eldred | 2006 – Art Dister |
| 2007 – Janet Beilhart | 2008 – Tom Feldhaus | 2009 – Robert & Noel Priseler |
| 2011 – Mike Brower | 2012 – Fran Butterfoss | 2013 – Jeanette & Mike Webb |
| 2014 – Al Cummins | 2015 – Dan Smoker | 2016 – Donna Gilroy & Carla Mutone |
| 2017 – Tom Butterfoss & Winnie Feldhaus | 2018 – Ben Huggin | 2019 – Bob Beilhart & Carl Early |
| 2020 – Ben Huggin & Jaclyn Smith | 2021 – Jody Kelly | 2022 – Jimmy Jones |
| 2023 – Deborah & Greg Stokes | 2024 – Brad Berry |