Help Recognize a CanBoat Volunteer — Nominate Them by October 9 for an Award!

September 24, 2026

Awards 2026

It is always a good practice to recognize the contributions our volunteers make in promoting the CanBoat / NautiSavoir mission of Safe Boating Education and outreach all year long, but there is no better time to highlight the efforts of these volunteers than at the National Annual General Meeting. This year, our  AGM will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Therefore, we need your nominations for the awards that highlight three areas where our volunteers make such a difference. 

Awards for Nomination

The eligible awards for 2026 are: 

  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Officer of the Year
  • Instructor of the Year 

Don’t let this recognition go unawarded because a deserving volunteer was not nominated. We all know someone deserving and this is a special way for all of us to say, “THANK YOU!”

The deadline for submission is October 9, 2026. 

Process for Nomination

The fillable *Nomination form can be found on the CPS-ECP website under – 

  • My Member’s Area
  • Members Resources
  • Awards

Download this form in order to fill it. 
Download and read the Awards description
Or go to https://www.canboat.ca/wiki/x/tw1BBQ (login required)

If you are unable to fill out the form, please email your submissions, ensuring you include ALL the information on the form, and follow the instructions for submissions. 

THE NOMINATIONS MUST BE SENT TO NAO@CPS-ECP.ORG BY OCTOBER 9, 2026. 

Please, get your nominations in on time, so we can recognize the dedication of so many volunteers to our organization.

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