Vilas Literary Prize to E. Newbold Smith in 1991

E. Newbold Smith, 1976 Blue Water Medalist, for his account of his 1991 trip to Greenland and Baffin Land and his many past contributions.

Award

Vilas Prize

Year

1991

Recipient Name

E. Newbold Smith

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.