Kathryn L. Furano was an avid rower, fierce competitor and a truly kind, giving woman. As a member of BPRC she served on the Board for many years and always had a vibrant smile for all.

The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented in her memory in recognition of club members who have made invaluable contributions to BPRC through outstanding initiative, activity and involvement, best personifying the unselfish spirit of our sport.

2022 BPRC Volunteer of the Year	2022: Elizabeth Rowell - Elizabeth has spent countless hours orienting, mentoring and teaching new paddlers at the Club. She follows up with all new members to make sure they are getting the assistance they need, and is perhaps the most thorough mentor we could ever hope for.
2021 BPRC Volunteer of the Year	2021: Georiana Ogrean - over the year, Georgiana assisted with multiple boat repairs, eventually joining the Boat Team which also advises on boat purchases. She coached and mentored many new members and was an integral part of our new Quarterly Technique Clinics. She usually rows the Van Dusen, but has been lured into doubles and a quad as well. It seemed that whenever you turned around, there she was, helping with something else. Her constant smile and willingness to jump in and help is appreciated by all!
2020 BPRC Co-Volunteer of the Year	2020: Bill Malecki - headed the Boat Team and expanded our rowing fleet. He also took on primary responsibility in the efforts to eliminate the worm casings under our dock.
2020 BPRC Co-Volunteer of the Year	2020: Carla Jourdan - completely redesigned our website, has added many features and also coordinates the monthly sign up and reminder for the BPRC Task List (have you signed up yet?)
2019 BPRC Volunteer of the Year	2019: Paul MacIntyre - Designed and built the log-in desk, boathouse doors and storage shed.
2018 BPRC Volunteer of the Year	2018: David Williams - Oversaw the design, engineering and installation of our new dock.
2017 BPRC Volunteer of the Year	2017: David Olson - Rewired the boathouse to bring it up to code.