Awards

The Marcovy Cup

Introduced in 1990, the Marcovy Cup is presented to the first place winner of the Open Women’s 4+. This cup is named after Tim Marcovy, first president of Western Reserve Rowing Association.

Year OrganizationTime
2022Adrian College20:18.9
2021Western Reserve Rowing Association20:45.0
2020Race cancelled
2019Case Western Reserve University20:29.70
2018Mercyhurst University18:19.72
2017Shaker Heights High School16:36.88
2016Upper Arlington High School19:33.14
2015Upper Arlington High School19:27.39
2014Upper Arlington High School19:24.79
2013Western Reserve Rowing Association9:30.90**
2012Three Rivers Rowing Association & Western Reserve Rowing Association21:13.59
2011Case Western Reserve University20:20.00
2010Three Rivers Rowing Association16:03.00
2009South Niagara Rowing Club14:35.00
2008South Niagara Rowing Club14:55.00
2007Case Western Reserve University17:12.00
2006Greater Columbus Rowing Association16:55.60
2005Greater Columbus Rowing Association15:36.57
2004Wheaton College Crew17:56.00
2003Carnegie Mellon University17:35.55
2002Carnegie Mellon University18:32.00
2001Michigan State University Women15:43.00
2000West Virginia17:12.00
1999John Carroll University
1998John Carroll University
1997Western Reserve Rowing Association
1996Western Reserve Rowing Association
1993Three Rivers Rowing Association
1992Three Rivers Rowing Association
1991Greater Columbus Rowing Association
** 2,500m course.

Ivanhoe Boat Club Award

Introduced in 1996, the Ivanhoe Boat Club Award is presented to the best overall time of the Men’s 4+ (Junior, Open, or Masters). This cup honored the 150th Anniversary of Racing the Cuyahoga.

Year OrganizationTime
2022Greater Columbus Rowing Association17:06.4
2021St. Ignatius High School17:55.0
2020Race cancelled
2019Mercyhurst University17:55.50
2018Upper Arlington High School16:49.82
2017Upper Arlington High School14:08.72
2016St. Edward High School16:12.50
2015St. Edward High School16:52.82
2014Western Reserve Rowing Association17:45.02
2013St. Ignatius High School8:34.94 **
2012Upper Arlington High School17:46.53
2011Miami University Rowing Club17:32.00
2010Miami University Rowing Club14:01.00
2009South Niagara Rowing Club13:01.00
2008Western Reserve Rowing Association13:48.50
2007Wildcat Rowing Club14:30.00
2006Carnegie Mellon University11:30.50
2005Wooden Boathouse Crew13:51.71
2004Greater Columbus Rowing Association15:37.50
2003St. Ignatius High School15:26.53
2002Carnegie Mellon University16:32.00
2001Michigan State University Men15:02.00
Records unavailable from 1996-1999. ** 2,500m course.

Chris Ernst “A Hero for Daisy” Award

Introduced in 2007, the Chris Ernst Award is presented to the best overall time of the Women’s 8+ (Junior, Open, or Masters). In honor of Chris Ernst, a former Yale and Olympic rower and noted advocate of women’s sports.

Year OrganizationTime
2022Western Reserve Rowing Association18.02.7
2021Dayton Boat Club18:47.9
2020Race cancelled
2019Mercyhurst University17:56.10
2018Mercyhurst University17:20.23
2017Saint Joseph Academy17:41.61
2016Westerville Rowing Club17:14.87
2015Westerville Rowing Club18:04.88
2014Western Reserve Rowing Association18:46.51
2013Upper Arlington High School9:13.63 **
2012Indianapolis Rowing Club18:53.35
2011Anthony Wayne High School18:20.00
2010St. Ursula Academy15:01.00
2009South Niagara Rowing Club14:19.00
2008Westerville Rowing Club14:43.00
2007St. Ursula Academy15:35.00
** 2,500m course.

Zita Varnelis Award

Introduced in 2019, the Zita Varnelis Award is presented to the winner of the Women’s Open 4x in honor of Zita Varnelis, a long time rower who we lost in late 2018. Zita represented Western Reserve Rowing Association in countless sweep and sculling races in the US, Canada and Lithuania. Zita also donated her creative talents to design the Head of the Cuyahoga medals, t-shirts and programs.

Year OrganizationTime
2021Cincinnati Rowing Club19:56.6
2020Race cancelled
2019North Allegheny21:27.00

The American Legion Cup

Introduced in 2021, the American Legion Cup is presented to the winner of the Mixed Veterans 8+ event. The American Legion, a proud sponsor of the Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta, is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

Year OrganizationTime
2022Western Reserve Rowing Association22:01.7
2021Western Reserve Rowing Association24:39.6

Team Points Award

Introduced in 2012, the Team Points Award is presented to the school or club winning the most points overall. Points are awarded to the winning school or club in the 8+ and 4+ events.

Year Organization
2022Western Reserve Rowing Association
2021Westerville Rowing Club
2020Race Cancelled
2019Western Reserve Rowing Association
2018Western Reserve Rowing Association
2017Westerville Rowing Club
2016Westerville Rowing Club
2015Westerville Rowing Club
2014Western Reserve Rowing Association
2013Three Rivers Rowing Association
2012Western Reserve Rowing Association

Youth Girl’s Points Award

Points will be awarded in each 8+ and 4+ event to the school or club with whom the winning boat is affiliated (NOTE: if a team has more than one entry in any event, only the highest finishing entry is eligible to win team points.) Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place – 6 points; 2nd place – 4 points; 3rd place – 2 points; 4th place – 1 point.s.

YearOrganization
2022Saint Joseph Academy
2021Dayton Boat Club

Youth Boy’s Points Award

Points will be awarded in each 8+ and 4+ event to the school or club with whom the winning boat is affiliated (NOTE: if a team has more than one entry in any event, only the highest finishing entry is eligible to win team points.) Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place – 6 points; 2nd place – 4 points; 3rd place – 2 points; 4th place – 1 point.

Year Organization
2022St. Ignatius High School
2021Montgomery Bell Academy & St. Ignatius