CYC sponsors multiple awards and recognition for members that have excelled either in racing or in demonstrating qualities that are important to the club. The awards are:

James Moriarty Corinthian Award:

"Sailboat racing is the one competitive sport which is totally dependent upon the honesty of the individual participants...the skipper and crews on the race course. The embodiment of the honesty has come to be known as the Corinthian Spirit. It is at the heart of our sport, it is its strength and its future."

The Corinthian award is made each year by the Sail Fleet Captain, and presented to the racing fleet skipper who has most exemplified the Corinthian Spirit.

Commodore's Award:

The Commodore's Award was developed and donated to the Carlyle Yacht Club in 2003 by Kate and Jim Stephenson. The award is given annually at the Holiday Party by the out-going Commodore. The purpose of the Award is to recognize the individual that, in the eyes of the Commodore, stood out as having done the most, over and above what might be expected, to benefit the Carlyle Yacht Club during that year.

Boat of the Year Award:

Awarded to the boat that sailed most consistently throughout the year during the CYC buoy racing series.