CBSOA.Scholarship@gmail.com The CBSOA Scholarship opens up May 1, 2026, and will remain open for applications until June 15, 2026. Make sure to get those scholarship applications submitted for a chance at a $5,000 scholarship. Please read the attached file for more information. All essays and applications can be submitted to the email linked above.

Good afternoon CBSOA Members, The California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) participates in the Western States Boating Administrators Association (WSBAA), whose mission is to share best practices in boating education, law enforcement, search and rescue, and waterway management; promote consistency in boating laws; and encourage cooperation and efficiency among boating agencies across the western states. WSBAA has opened the award nomination process for its 65th A

The cutoff to submit applications for The Officer of the Year Award, The Wes Dodd Award, and The Broken Propeller Award is March 1st . Please be sure to get your submissions in before then. To submit a candidate for an award, send it to CBSOAPresident@gmail.com .