Dedicated in 2002 by Al J.C. O’Marra to be awarded at the discretion by the chair or co-chair to the short-handed competitor who displays the highest standards of seamanship and perseverance by enduring and overcoming great obstacles in the Lake Ontario Short-Handed series.

2002 Meggie D. Hartman, PCYC
2003 The Big Easy G. Joelson, PCYC
2004 Not Awarded
2005 Anne Bonney J. Ball, QCYC
2006 Emerald C. Archibald, QCYC
2007 Southerly Buster Roger Shaw, ABYC
2008 Not Awarded
2009 Otalia Pat O’Brien, DYC
2010 Not Awarded
2011 North Caught Wendy Northcotte, DYC