2025 Volunteer and Sportsman of the Year Awards
EYC Annual Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Sportsman of the Year
The EYC would like to recognize Carol Fiedler and Gus Braun as the recipients of the 2025 Volunteer of the Year and Sportsmanship Awards. These two individuals embody the spirit and values that define the EYC.
Carol Fiedler has been a longtime volunteer at the EYC, initially a parent volunteer at the various Jr. activities and then as co-chair. She is a regular and dependable sign up genius volunteer, Bratfest, Pancake Breakfast, First Mates, and Commodore’s Party to name a few. For years, she has handled Ephraim Regatta registration and is often the first person who greets party goers at EYC social functions.
She currently serves on the Education Committee and has for over 7 years. Brian Ritter, Education chair shared that, “She’s been an amazing partner on my committee. She puts in great effort each week and provides good insight into how to improve the program.” In her education role, she is the face of EYC for the parents. She answers all their questions, makes class adjustments, solves scheduling problems and corresponds with parents weekly. She handles every situation professionally and empathetically. And by the way, this is not just a June to August job. She loves EYC and noted that EYC sells itself, however, her timely responses to parent emails and inquiries throughout the year contribute to the growth of EYC membership and lesson program.
And last, but not least, she often comes early or stays late to help social gatherings run smoothly by setting up or cleaning up. This year she stepped in at the last minute to chair Ephraim Regatta lunches this year. She always has a smile. Legacy and new members appreciate the big heart she has for EYC!
Gus often arrived early for lessons and would help the staff get ready for the morning session. No task was too small including wiping the tables or sweeping floors. After a rainy day, Gus could be seen on the dock draining out boats. He has been taking lessons at the yacht club for many years and he successfully completed the skipper’s test and received his skippers’ license this summer. Every time he was on the dock or at the clubhouse, EYC staff knew they could turn to him to lend a hand and he helped create a spirit of togetherness.