Burning Blade Award

This award is given to recognize the outstanding contribution of service by a volunteer to the Cleveland Rowing Foundation. Click here for the nomination form.   Annual nominations are accepted by December 1st for that year.  

2012   Zita Varnelis

2011   Bob Gannon, Patrick Whitaker
2010   Bill Braun, Gia Ligato
2009   Janet Clark
2008   Jeff Scheid
2007   Mark Silverstein
2006   Vicci Simpkins, Team Twist
2005   Tim McKenna
2004   John Neely
2003   Doug Carlson
2002   Mika Cybyk, Kate Kenny, Amy Valentino
2001   Paul Delbane
2000   Chris Sheridan
1999   Russ Eckles
1998   Brian Parker
1997   Kelly Blazek, Beth Zone 
1996   Anna Chanakas, Willie Chessar
1995   Kristine Baggett, Tim Marcovy
 

Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Members have a history of success, achievement and contribution to the rowing community overall rather than a single accomplishment. Annual nominations are accepted by December 1st and can be made from any source. Nominees require a two-thirds majority vote by the CRF Board.  Click here for Hall of Fame Nomination Form.                                              

2012 Inductee:
   Bob Valerian

2011 Inductees: 

   Bill  Braun
   Jim Mack
  Tim Marcovy

2010 Inductee: 
   Dianne Schubeck

2009 Inductees: 
   Aaron Marcovy   
   Sharon Romilly
   Bob Walton

Outstanding Achievements: 

Nominations for Outstanding Achievements can be made to the CRF Board by coaches and/or member organizations at any time with names and photos for the following. 

Nominations should be submitted in an 8x10 black frame with a color photo and include the following typed memo on the inside of the names of the athletes, the member organization, the year, the event, and the category.  These outstanding achievements will be displayed at CRF:

Selection to Jr. National or National Team

Gold medal performances in national/international events such as The Henley Royal Regatta, The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, Head of the Charles and the following:

High School: Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championships,
  Scholastic Nationals Regatta, Stotesbury Cup Regatta

Collegiate: NCAA Champs, IRA’s, MACRA’s, Dad Vails

Masters: US Nationals, FISA Masters, World Masters Games