The Wake of Fame recognizes the contributions, legends and industry leaders in the boating community. Our focus is on Personal Water Craft, its history and the people who built it and became the sport. They defined who we are and what we do today.

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K38 Water Safety & ProRider Watercraft Magazine Presents the Personal Water Craft
2013 WAKE OF FAME AWARDS
Official Nomination Form
The PWC ‘Wake of Fame’ Awards are used to recognize the historical lineage of the development of the
Personal Watercraft communities and participants; from their design origins, creators, associate partners
and competitors. This is the pedigree of the PWC history in a chronological order of worthy recipients.
Objective: To recognize individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the personal water craft
community through their activities, participation and advancement of the personal water craft (PWC).
Guidelines and Procedures: Contributions must have a known and accountable background
involvement encompassing the earlier developmental years of the personal water craft community.
No more than (3) three PWC ‘Wake of Fame’ awards may be presented annually on behalf of K38.
A K38 appointed member in good standing, organization, private sector individual or contact
representative on behalf of a nominee may nominate any individual respectively. The nomination is to be
approved by a majority vote of the K38 appointed PWC Wake of Fame volunteer committee meeting
where a quorum is present. This can be done through electronic meetings as well as in person.
The PWC Wake of Fame awards recognize individuals who have given to the industry over a long period
of time. These people are industry leaders who have made huge contributions to shaping the personal
water industry/safety or sport. This coveted award program is reserved for an elite few without whom our
industry would not be where it is today.’ The PWC Wake of Fame award is regarded as one of the
industries most admired and sought after award program.
To be inducted for a Wake of Fame Award an affirmative vote of 75% or higher is necessary. The panel
consists of Wake of Fame Enshrinees and other individuals who are highly knowledgeable of the sport
and its history. These individuals select the Enshrinees for Induction. All nominees will be notified in
writing or their nomination/award will be posted on the social media site if they are no longer accessible.
Biographies will be posted with their declaration of merit upon Enshrinement. Awards will be mailed when
possible if a recipient is still available. (deceased)
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PWC WAKE OF FAME CATEGORIES
1. Legacy Award
Award for a commitment to PWC boating safety education across a large regional area that
significantly reduces injuries or accidents and increases operational capabilities
2. Everyday Heroes
Award gifted to recreational enthusiast or K38 alumni who perform a rescue with positive results
3. Heavy Water Award
Award gifted to a K38 Instructor or other occupational representative using a Rescue Water Craft that
saves the life of another
4. Appreciation Award
Award gifted to a K38 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. JETTRIM Lifetime Award
In honor of Jettrim for their ongoing contribution to preserve the history, legacies and individuals who
created the sport that we all enjoy to this day. This award is given to those individuals who paved the
first generation in the 1970’s for their recognition of their impression on this amazing boating
community from 1970-1980 (Industry Lifetime Achievement Award)
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3. PWC Wake Of Fame Awards 2013
NOTE: The K38 Phoenix Award is an exclusive K38 Water Safety Award, it is our highest designated
rescue and response award for lifesaving and is not gifted annually.
K38 Water Safety is responsible for revolutionized standards and training for recreational and
occupational use of Personal Watercraft – Rescue Water Craft, with 12 International affiliates. K38 is a
partner with the American Watercraft Association H2O Responders program. K38 USA was founded by
Shawn Alladio and enjoys the support of Kawasaki Motors Corporation, Gath headgear, Hydroturf and
Liquid Militia Clothing, and ProRider Watercraft Magazine. Please visit K38rescue.com –
www.K38WaterSafety.com
Please visit our Wake of Fame facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WakeOfFame?fref=ts
Type of Award: Check one
___Everyday Heroes
___Heavy Water
___Partnership
___JETTRIM Lifetime
___Legacy
___Appreciation
___Creative Impact
___Distinguished Athlete
Please Visit Supporting Awards Sponsor:
Pro Rider Watercraft Magazine tells the stories of the personal watercraft industry from a core and
revolutionary “pro rider” perspective. As the sport’s premier U.S. publication, Pro Rider Watercraft
Magazine celebrates the unique variety of talent that continues to preserve, represent, and evolve the
personal watercraft action sports experience. Whether you are a competitor, industry leader, or weekend
warrior, Pro Rider Watercraft Magazine offers fresh insight and personal perspectives on what’s
happening in the most exciting and extreme water sport on the planet.
The personal watercraft industry is constantly redefining itself as it continues to grow and prosper. Pro
Rider Watercraft Magazine establishes itself as the essential source of information and inspiration for our
sport. http://www.facebook.com/ProRiderMag
For Subscription services: http://www.proridermag.com/
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4. PWC Wake Of Fame Awards 2013
Application form: please fill out entirely, it must accompany the nomination to be accepted for
consideration, no phone or email suggestions will be considered.
Please print or type all information
Supporting information may be attached using additional pages upon submission of nominee. To the best
of your recollection please add years, locations and substantiated evidence for accuracy of accounting
Your Name:_______________________________________________________________________
Your Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: Home______________________________Work___________________________
Occupation:_______________________________________________________________________
Nominee Name:____________________________________________________________________
Nominee Nickname:_________________________________________________________________
Nominee Address:___________________________________________________________________
Nominee Email Address:______________________________________________________________
Nominee Current Status:
Retired______ Active in sport______ Active in Service______ Deceased_____
Memberships if applicable:
USJSBA __ AWA __ APBA __ IJSBA __ UIM __ PWIA __ OTHER (list)
USLA__ RWCSIA___ CFA ___ NSBC ____ NASBLA ___
State why this person should be inducted into the PWC Wake of Fame:
Include number of participating years involved from the beginning to the end)
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5. PWC Wake Of Fame Awards 2013
Thoroughly describe the contributions the nominee has made to the personal watercraft community or the
formation of its early years:
Describe any volunteer contributions, competition, working with clubs, research and development,
positions, records or any other historical data that supports the nomination on behalf of the nominee:
List any programs, activities or projects the nominee has developed, implemented or participated in using
personal water craft:
Associate organization(s) or businesses the nominee represented or was a part of (list years)
List any previous recognition or honors the nominee has received:
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Please list any other information that would validate the nominees position for an award recipient:
Name of person nominated this individual:________________________________________
Date:______________________________
Email applications, video/links or photos to K38Rescue@gmail.com
Any Additional Comments please respond:
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