Coast Guard Auxiliarist Presented Award by National Water Safety Council

Article and photos by Thomas Nunes, Deputy Chief, Public Affairs Department

 

Auxiliarist Dave Esparza (center) is congratulated on being awarded the National Water Safety Council Letter of Commendation by left, Ed Hunter, Manager Arizona game & Fish Boating Education Manager, and right, Kevin Bergerson, Boating Law Administrator for Arizona

Auxiliarist Dave Esparza (center) is congratulated on being awarded the National Water Safety Council Letter of Commendation by left, Ed Hunter, Manager Arizona game & Fish Boating Education Manager, and right, Kevin Bergerson, Boating Law Administrator for Arizona.

San Diego – 18 April 2008.  Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56 in District 9ER; along with their partners the Alum Creek Lake Staff, Corps of Engineers; the Central Ohio Safe Boating Council; and the Columbus Sail and Power Squadron was presented the Region One Award of Merit by the National Water Safety Council (NWSC).

Dave Esparza facilitates a Team Coordination training workshop

Dave Esparza facilitates a Team Coordination training workshop

The awards were presented at the International Boating & Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in San Diego on April 18.  Collectively, the group’s boating safety programs improved safe boating on Berlin Lake in Ohio.

David Esparza of District 11S, Flotilla 10-11 was presented a Letter of Commendation.  Dave’s efforts in boating safety as an instructor, a qualification examiner and conducting safety/security patrols significantly contributed to making Arizona’s waterways safer and more enjoyable by those who use them.

Each year NWSC presents awards at the summit to selected individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to water safety during the previous year.

The National Water Safety Congress has an extensive award program to recognize those people who contribute to the safety of everyone who enjoys water recreation.  One regional award per NWSC region and a number of Letters of Commendation are presented.

Recognition of those who contribute substantially to water safety is encouraged to further promote water and boating safety. 
Those recognized are helping to reduce the number of drowning and boating accidents that now occur each year.

NWSC's extensive award program recognizes contributions of many water safety professionals and dedicated volunteers.  This is an opportunity to say "Thank You" and to inspire others to continue to give their best for water safety!

 

 

*JW*