Vilas Literary Prize to John P. Rousmaniere in 2007

John P. Rousmaniere, for his outstanding contribution to the CC News entitled, "The Artist and the Athlete: The Stephens Signature,"in which the author and CCA members salute Olin and Rod Stephens.

Award

Vilas Prize

Year

2007

Recipient

John P. Rousmaniere

Recipient Name

John P. Rousmaniere

Prior Recipients

Charles H. Vilas Literary Prize

In memory of Charles H. Vilas, member for 50 years, assistant editor and editor of the Cruising Club News for 20 years, club historian for 10 years and winner of the Nye Trophy, the Governing Board established in 1991 the Charles H. Vilas Literary Prize.

A commemorative plaque is to be awarded by the Governing Board to a member who makes an outstanding contribution to Voyages (formerly the Cruising Club News) in the form of an article or articles, photographs or chronicle. The prize may be awarded as often as annually, but need not be made each year.