This award is presented by RBOC to that individual who has demonstrated thehighest level of commitment to boating causes during a spefic year. Recipients have included legislators and government officials whose hard work, dedication and leadership have benefited the boating public.

A grant was established by Ed & Donna Peck in 1980 to recognize individuals who value the legislative process to protect recreational boaters. The award therefore is entitled, "Ed & Donna Peck Memorial Award."

Senator Mimi Walters 2009
Senator Dick Ackerman 2007
Assembly Member Guy Houston 2006
Senator Dave Cox & Assembly Member Tim Leslie 2005
DBW Director Ray Tsuneyoshi 2003
Assembly Member Joe Canciamilla 2002
Governor Gray Davis 2000
Assembly Member Howard Wayne 1998
Assembly Member Richard Rainey 1996
DBW Director John Bañuelos 1995
Governor Pete Wilson 1994
Senator Robert Beverly & Senator Marion Bergeson 1993
Assembly Member Ted Lempert 1992
DBW Director Bill Ivers 1991
Assembly Member Tom McClintock 1990
Governor George Deukmejian 1988
Assembly Member Sunny Mojonnier 1987
Senator Milton Marks 1985
Congressman George Miller 1984
Assembly Member Lou Papan 1983
Congressman Glenn Anderson 1982
Assembly Member Charles Imbrecht 1981