Know a local boating hero? The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is looking for nominations for this year’s safe boating awards. The Canadian Safe Boating Awards recognize individuals from the public, professionals, agencies, and organizations for their efforts in safe boating practices.Whether it’s a person who rescued someone from a capsized boat, a business teaching the importance of lifejacket use, or a group helping to keep waterways clear of debris.The nine categories for this year’s awards are: rescue of the year, marine professional of the year, top volunteer dedicated to safe boating, best boat safety initiative, safeguarding the environment, marine industry, visible PDF wear in advertising, best media contribution to boating safety, and special recognition. Nominations can be submitted by filling out a form at www.csbc.ca until Nov. 4.