The Wake of Fame for 2016 will be held in Morro Bay California on March 11th.

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WAKE OF FAME CATEGORIES
1. Legacy Award
Award for a commitment to the PWC Community from recreational, agency program, design to
competitive pursuits and boating safety education across a large regional area that significantly reduces
injuries or accidents and increases operational capabilities. This award is gifted in memory of Gary Hart of
Jettrim for his vision and passion to preserve the history, legacies and sporting artifacts.
2. Everyday Heroes
Award gifted to recreational enthusiast or Rescue Water Craft Operator(s) or team who perform a rescue,
search or recovery with positive results. This award is gifted in honor of Mr. Virgil Chambers, a true friend
in water safety.
3. Heavy Water Award
Award gifted to an occupational representative using a Rescue Water Craft that saves the life of another
4. Appreciation Award
Award gifted to a community supporter who shows integrity and respect that deserves recognition for their
efforts in helping us as an organization to better serve our boating safety communities.
5. Partnership Award
Award gifted to an association, federation or sponsor who supports boating safety education
6. Distinguished Athlete
Physically challenged athletes who move personal watercraft operations to its highest level (Wounded
Warriors and Physically Challenged category).
7. Creative Impact Award
Free riding and styling into the history books. For those who used expression, talent and incredible skills
moving a PWC beyond its flat water traction and took it to the waves, to big air and entertained
possibilities. (Freestyle, Free riding Category)
8. Lifetime Achievement Award
In honor of Clayton Jacobson for his ongoing contribution as the designer of Personal Water Crafts. This
award is given to those individuals who paved the first generation in the 1970’s for their recognition of
their lasting impression on this amazing boating community, 1970-1979
(Also-Industry Lifetime Achievement Award)
9. Phoenix Award
Is an exclusive Water Safety Award, it is our highest designated rescue and response award for lifesaving
and is not gifted annually.
About
Kanalu K38 is responsible for revolutionized standards and training for recreational and occupational use
of Personal Watercraft – Rescue Water Craft, with International affiliates. K38 is a partner with the
American Watercraft Association H2O Responders program.
Authorized: January 2017

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PHOENIX AWARD
1. DEAN MARZOL – HAWAII
HEAVY WATER
1. San Diego Lifeguard Service – USA
2. Morro Bay Harbor Department – USA
3. Hawai’i Fire Ocean Safety – SKI-2 – HAWAII
4. Lewis & Clark Sheriff Office (LCSO) & W.E.T. Team – USA
EVERYDAY HEROES
1. Jim Penny – UK
2. Dion O’Leary – New Zealand
3. Kole Kramer-USA
4. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue –USA
5. Erick & Alyson – Long Island NY – USA
6. NYPD ESU-New York, NY-USA
LEGACY AWARD
1. Amy Green
2. Huntington Beach City Marine Safety – USA
3. Gary Hart (Posthumous)
4. Ralph Campos (Posthumous)
5. Yves Mandar (Posthumous)
6. Ted Davis (Posthumous)
PEABODY TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
1. Jeremy Owens, North Carolina USA
2. Kyle Miess, North Carolina USA
APPRECIATION AWARD
1. Tognazzini’s Dockside (Paddle)
2. Morro Bay Oyster Company
3. City of Morro Bay (Framed Citation)
PARTNERSHIP AWARD
4. USCG Station Morro Bay (Paddle)
5. Morro Bay Fire Department
6. Morro Bay Harbor Department (Paddle)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
1. John W. Youings
2. Rick Silverstein
3. Ron Lathrop
4. Fred & Lee Lathrop (posthumous)
5. Bruce Stjernstrom
6. Bill Silverstein
7. Brian Bendix

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8. Rick Lathrop
9. Andy Evans
10. Terry Beatty
11. Rolf Sammons
12. Vello Lipand
13. Norm Harris (posthumous)
14. Mike Mumford (posthumous)
15. Randy Milligan (posthumous)
16. Chuck Colyer (posthumous)
17. Pete Bothwell (Posthumous)
18. Pat Hartman (posthumous)
19. Bill Blalock (posthumous)
20. Bill Gray (posthumous)
21. Rodger Hubbard
22. Mark and Chris Lauber
23. Linda Stricklin
24. Norm Bigelow
History of Jet Skis Committee for 2016 Nominations
1. Bob Phares - USA
2. Brenda Burns Chambers - USA
3. Rusty Sharman - USA
4. Brad Southworth - USA
5. Shawn Alladio - USA
6. Rick Silverstein - USA
7. John W. Youings - AUS
8. Robert Montgomery - USA
Wake of Fame Scrutineers for 2016 Nominations
1. Shawn Alladio-USA
2. Brad Southworth-USA
3. Jakub Friedenberger-Poland
4. Jun Abe-Japan
5. Hiroshi Yamaoka-Japan
6. Craig Zulian – Australia
7. Steve Miller-USA