// CASBAs
Past Winners
The CASBAs honour the people, programs, organizations and marinas that are helping to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us, and to keep the environment clean.
| 2023 - Awards | 2023 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Rescue of the Year | D-crew GAMRU South Shore SAR - Owen Evans / Ben Cosman / Brent Dawson / Sandy Osborne / Jeffrey Stamper |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Robert Parke |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Sgt Dave Moffatt |
| Visible PFD / Lifejacket Wear in Advertising | Mustang Survival |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | America’s Boating Channel |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Steve Bull, Water Ways TV |
| Special Recognition Award | Marybeth McLaughlin |
| Special Recognition Award | Gatineau Police Service |
| Lifetime Achievement | Ted Rankine |
| 2022 - Awards | 2022 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Stearns Rescue of the Year | Elizabeth Errington / Arthur Wymans |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Alice Baratta |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Constable James Lyman |
| Visible PFD / Lifejacket Wear in Advertising | Princecraft Boats Inc. |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Dr. Audrey Giles |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Danny Peled |
| Special Recognition Award | PC Jodi Haugh |
| Special Recognition Award | Christina Scheuermann |
| Marine Industry Award | Virtual Marine |
| 2021 - Awards | 2021 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Stearns Rescue of the Year | Brandon Zaccagnini |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | John R.A. Gullick |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Barnacle Systems Inc. |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Tara Bellefontaine |
| Visible PFD / Lifejacket Wear in Advertising | Mustang Survival |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Sail Nova Scotia |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | The Community Against Preventable Injuries |
| Special Recognition Award | York Regional Police Marine & Underwater Search Recovery Unit |
| Special Recognition Award | Maritime Coordinators – Joint Rescue Coordination Centre |
| 2019- Awards | 2019 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Marine Professional of the Year | Deborah Lineberry |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Jason Rodgers | André Bastille |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Canot Kayak Québec |
| Marine Industry | SeeArch Inc |
| Stearns Rescue of the Year | Jeff Anderson | Laura Ferriss | Rick Malott |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Sail Nelson |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Cam Woolley |
| Special Recognition | Calgary Police Marine Unit |
| Special Recognition | Chad Buchner |
| 2018 - Awards | 2018 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Marine Professional of the Year | Nautisme Québec |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Dave Bieman |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Jennifer Pate |
| Marine Industry | Fell Marine |
| Stearns Rescue of the Year | Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 14 |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Kids Don't Float |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | CIBC Aventura |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Blue Ant Media |
| Special Recognition |
Sgt. Walter Baumann, Sgt. Andrew Kinapen, Sgt. Thomas Laing, Sgt. Scott Ross, Const. Amanda Belanger, Const. David Boyd, Const. Matthew Ellwood, Const. Grant Geldenhuys, Const. Matthew Gontier, Const. Ian Hester, Const. Marcus Lee, Const. Andrew MacDonald, Const. Scott Williams, Joanne Sain - Communications Operator |
| 2017 - Awards | 2017 - Winners |
|---|---|
| STEARNS - Rescue of the Year | BC Ferries |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Carolyn Reid |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Arlene Christiansen & Alan Connelly |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | Angelo Viola |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | ICOM Canada & Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Lorne Edwards |
| Marine Industry | Canada Rope & Twine |
| Special Recognition | Rob Patterson |
| Special Recognition | Carle Wolfe |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Karen Harrington |
| 2016 - Awards | 2016 - Winners |
|---|---|
| STEARNS Rescue of the Year | Dan Peters |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Canadian Red Cross |
| Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Ben Sewell |
| Marine Professional of the Year | William Scott |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Sirius Signal and Weems & Plath |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | PRINCECRAFT |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Mark King |
| Special Recognition Award | Doreen Hinksman |
| Marine Industry Award | Maplelea |
| Special Recognition Award | District of Tofino |
| 2015 - Awards | 2015 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Marine Professional | Sergeant Jim Millson |
| Boating Safety Volunteer | Gary Clow |
| Safeguarding the Environment | C.I.L. |
| Visible PFD Wear | YRP Marine Unit Staff Sgt. Greg Williams |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Saatchi & Saatchi |
| Special Recognition | Chris Foster |
| Ontario Power Generation Best Boating Safety Initiative | Water Wise Boat Pro Team: Sienna Joyce & Madisen Steinwand |
| Stearns Rescue of the Year | Ashley Hum & Nicholas Thomson |
| 2014 - Awards | 2014 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Safeguarding the Environment | Lionel Lalonde & Bob Gossling |
| Special Recognition for Media Outreach winners | Sara Morrison & Brent Morrison |
| Marine Industry Award for the Boating Skills Virtual Trainer | Bob Brandenstein & John Hinksman |
| Special Recognition | Raymond John (Jack) Kruger |
| Ontario Power Generation Best Boating Safety Initiative | CPS-ECP (Mike Smith) |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Thomas (Ernie) Parolin |
| Stearns Rescue of the Year | Gavin England |
| Media Contribution to Boating Safety | City (Stella Acquisto) |
| Volunteer of the Year | Dan Wright |
| 2013 - Awards | 2013 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Stearns Rescue of the Year Award | Chris Cameron |
| Special Recognition Award | Robert (Bob) Eaton |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Quebec Lifesaving Society |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Randy Johnson |
| Ontario Power Generation Best Boating Safety Initiative | Aquanaute Training Centre |
| Special Recognition Award | The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons |
| Special Recognition Award | Canadian Tire Corporation |
| Visible Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Wear in Advertising | Yamaha Motor Canada |
| Safeguarding the Environment | The Town of Oakville Ontario |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Ken MacDonald |
| 2012 - Awards | 2012 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Rescue of the Year | Stefan McClelland |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Lori Mason |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Joe Gatfield |
| Special Recognition | Pattison Outdoor Advertising |
| Special Recognition | Bob Izumi |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Rick Easthom and Jack Tang |
| Best Media Contribution | Sgt. Norm Webster, Vancouver Police Marine Unit |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Golden Enviro Products |
| Marine Industry | Windabout Enterprises Inc. |
| Visible Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Wear in Advertising | Muskoka Lakes Association |
| 2011 - Awards | 2011 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Rescue of the Year | The Hamilton Police Marine Unit of Hamilton, ON |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Colin Hiscock of Transport Canada in Lewisporte, NL |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Duff Dwyer of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons |
| Special Recognition | Marty Tannahill of the Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association |
| Ontario Power Generation Best Boating Safety Initiative | The Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Campion Marine of Kelowna, BC |
| Marine Industry | “RESCUE STREAMER” Distress Signal |
| Visible Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Wear in Advertising | The Lifesaving Society of Quebec |
| 2010 - Awards | 2010 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Rescue of the Year | Crew of the Private Idaho (Lake St. Clair) |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Sgt. Josh Lockwood (B.C. Marine Conservation Officer Service) |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety | Joan Eyolfson Cadham (Editor Port Hole Magazine) |
| ONTARIO POWER GENERATION - Best Boating Safety Initiative | Const. Dave Moffat (I got caught wearing my lifejacket) |
| Green Marina Award | Graham & Karrie Lacey (Wright's Marina) |
| 2009 - Awards | 2009 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Rescue of the Year | Harold Sewid & The Crew of Pacific Faith (B.C.) |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Jack Kruger (Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary) |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated To Boating Safety | Roy Eaton (Little Current Cruisers' Net) |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Muskoka Lakes Association |
| Special Recognition Award | Irwin Doxsee (CSBC Treasurer) |
| Safeguarding the Environment | E.M.R.P. (Environmental Marine Response Products) |
| Green Marina Award | Vanessa & Peter Hintze (Mariner's Cove Marina) |
| 2008 - Awards | 2008 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Marine Professional of the Year | Chris Goulder |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Tony Cook |
| Rescue of the Year | Casey Peirce |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Halifax Boat Show |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Sandy Cove Marine Recyclers |
| Green Marine Environmental | Gillian Organ |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | Ontario Power Generation |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Fishing Canada |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | CBC |
| Special Recognition | Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht |
| 2007 - Awards | 2007 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Marine Professional of the Year | Danny Coutis |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Nancee & Jim Adams |
| CPS and Sail Squadron’s Rescue of the Year | Gordon MacGregor & Ryan Burchart |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | John Gullick & Raymond Zee |
| Safeguarding the Environment | Georgia Strait Alliance |
| Green Marina Environmental | Deerbrook Marina |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | Yamaha Motor Canada |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Atlantic Boating News |
| Special Recognition | Sandy Currie |
| 2006 - Awards | 2006 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's "Rescue of the Year" | OCCGA Vessel Baitfish, Coxswain Stephen Lightfoot and Crew |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Leslie Reading |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Conservation Officer Jim McMullen, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources |
| Special Recognition Award | Proulx Family: Martin, Joanne, Sophie & Elise |
| The Boating Education Advancement Award | Boat Maintenance: The Essentials, developed by Sandra Inglis and her team at Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety |
| Safeguarding the Environmental Award | Pierre Trudel et Émie Labrecque, Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak |
| Marine Industry Award | MariTech Industries |
| Green Marina Environmental Award | Maitland Valley Marina, Maitland Inlet Marina and Mitchell’s Bay Marine Park |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Ken Crompton and David Zimmer accept this award in memory of Pete Crompton |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Andy Barrie, Jessica Low and Dave Seglins of CBC Radio |
| 2005 - Awards | 2005 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's "Rescue of the Year" | Outrageous crew, Clayton Hickey, David Laing, Wieske vanZoest, Fay Laing |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Peter Garapick, Transport Canada |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Robert Minielly, Ontario Provincial Police |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Jeff Evans |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | Sgt. Wayne Atkins |
| Best Boating Safety Initiative | CCGS Henry Larsen |
| Safeguarding the Environmental Award | Collins Bay Marina |
| Marine Industry Award | Salus Marine Wear |
| Green Marina Environmental Award | Fifty Point Marina |
| Visible PFD Wear in Advertising | NMMA Canada |
| Special Recognition Award | Barbara Byers |
| Special Recognition Award | Town of Little Current / Spider Bay Marina |
| Best Media Contribution to Boating Safety | Formula Media Group |
| 2004 - Awards | 2004 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Safe Boater of the Year | John Gullick |
| Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's "Rescue of the Year" | Peter and Sylvie Kitching |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Bob Gossling |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Randy Whaley |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Mary Ridgewell |
| Best New Marine Environmental Product | BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) |
| Environmental Campaign of the Year | Ontario Marine Operators Association |
| Best New Marine Safety Product | Carmanha Lights |
| Best New Marine Safety Product | Go Deep International Inc. |
| Green Marina Environmental Initiative Award | Centre Point Landing Marina |
| Special Recognition Award | Sue Glover Takahashi |
| Special Recognition Award | Kevin Jones |
| Special Recognition Award | Vahé Vassilian |
| Best Boating Safety Campaign | MCTV |
| 2003 - Awards | 2003 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Safe Boater of the Year | Heather McDonald |
| Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's "Rescue of the Year" | Michael and Will Pratt |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Greg Meaker |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Austin Gilbert |
| Marine Manufacturer's Award | Salus |
| Environmental Campaign of the Year | Ontario Marine Operators Association |
| Best New Marine Safety Product | Fox 40 |
| Green Marina Environmental Initiative Award | Monto Reno Marina |
| Special Recognition Award | The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| Special Recognition Award | Natasha Fudge |
| Special Recognition Award | Edmonton Squadron |
| Best Boating Safety Campaign | Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak |
| 2002 - Awards | 2002 - Winners |
|---|---|
| Best Boating Safety Campaign | Stanley Cup Poster, Office of Boating Safety, Central & Arctic Region |
| Best New Marine Environmental Product | ROR (rapid oil response) Wolf Herkenberg |
| Safe Boater of the Year | John Blaicher (CASBA Trophy) |
| Canadian Power and Sail Squadron's "Rescue of the Year" | Winnie and Robert Trachsel |
| Top Volunteer Dedicated to Safe Boating | Newfoundland & Labrador Search & Rescue Association |
| Environmental Campaign of the Year | Bluenose Atlantic Coastal Action Program |
| Best New Marine Safety Product | OSA Club Safety Manual |
| Green Marina Environmental Initiative Award | Beacon Bay Marina |
| Special Recognition Award | Jon Churchill, National Manager, Office of Boating Safety, Retired |
| Special Recognition Award | Sandra Inglis, Supervisor, Office of Boating Safety, Maritimes Region |
| Special Recognition Award | Ontario Provincial Police SAVE Teams |
| Marine Professional of the Year | Al Donaldson |