Denim & Diamond Award Nominations 2014

To review the nominees, go here:
http://rc-hicagoyachtclub2014.blogspot.com/2014/11/diamond-award-nominations-2014.html

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* 1. Best photo Featuring Race Committee.

A. Beach Party by Karen McLane

B.Course Change, Proper Form by Stan Mehaffey

C. T-10 NAC start by Stan Mehaffey

D. Jill at work by Karen McLane

E. RC Models by Janet Baxter

F. Who is Starting? by Jeff Glowski

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* 2. Most Dramatic Recovery

A. Verve Offshore Distance Race: Bob Nutter

B. Volunteering Holiday for Verve Offshore Signal Boat: Helle Getz

C. Handling Sinking Vanenna: Rick Lillie

D. Lunch Rescue: Chuck Nevel

E. Phone Rescue: Sean Ellis and Scott Souders

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* 3. Best Photo with a Nautical Theme

A. Etchells NAC by Grant Egan

B. One Particular Harbor by Darcy Cookb

C. Low Sun by Ellen Sampere

D. Colorful T-10s by Stan Mehaffey

E. Gray's Reef by Mary McCarthy

F. Infinite Diversion First to Finish by Stan Mehaffey

G. Mackinac Sunset by PK Lichtenberger

H. No Frostbiting Today by Janet Baxter

I. Stormy Night in Chicago by Crib Cam

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* 4. Best or Worst Weather Day

A. Sunday of NOOD Regatta: Janet Baxter

B. Spring Frostbiting: Karen Kinsey

C. T-10 and Verve Offshore: Rick Lillie and Karen Kinsey

D. Saturday Verve Inshore: Karen Kinsey

E. Late October Frostbiting: Darcy Cook and Bob Johnson

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* 5. Best Costume Design

A. Harry Potter Wind Wand: Amy Schwartz

B. Cat in the Hat Postponement Hats at NOOD: Rick Lillie

C. Queen Amidala for Halloween Frostbiting: Darcy Cook

D. Verve Cup RC Shirts that needed a bit more tea: Martin Sandoval

E. Mac Dock Squad Uniform: Alina Dix

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* 6. Biggest Loser

A. Lost Power: Christopher Collins

B. Lost Clipboard: Jill Danly

C. Lost Cell Phone: Kris Hosbien

D. Lost Swim Platform: Jeff Glowski

E. Special Entry: The Twisted Tea That Tex Threw-up

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* 7. Best Video

A. 2014 Mac-Post Docking: Janet Baxter

B. The Nun Taxi: Bob Johnson

C. The Farmer and his Horse: Bob Johnson

D. Dancing with Veuve: Sean Ellis

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* 8. Best Performance by a Volunteer in a Supporting Role

A. Verve Inshore Confident Weather Forecasting: Jason Smith

B. Mac Engine Repair & Rescue at NOOD: Martin Heft

C. Pest Control and Entertainment During Mac Rescue at NOOD: Sean Ellis

D. Race to Racine: Amy Schwartz and Alina Dix

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* 9. Best Performance by a Volunteer in a Leading Role

A. T-10 NAC: Starting 11 T-10 races without using the I-flag: Rick Lillie

B. Docking 315 Boats at Mac: Janet Baxter

C. Scoring 31 races over 17 weeks: Marian Jana

D. Manually hauling the anchor during Belmont Beer Cans- Jane McMillan

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* 10. Best Quote

A. Fear of Facebook: " I don't allow anyone to take photos of me nude anymore, now that Facebook is what it is."- Janet Baxter

B. Learning Curve: "I should have listened to Janet."- Jay Kehoe

C. Spoken From the Heart "I love pulling marks!"- Alina Dix

D. Making Do "I pinged Carrier because the nun wasn't around."- Bob Johnson