Joy Manning, second from left, is the 2026 recipient of the Karl Martin Water Safety Award. Presenting the award from SMLA, from left, are Randy Stow and John Vidovich along with Splash, the Wake Education Task Force mascot.
Photo Credits: Smith Mountain Lake Association
The Smith Mountain Lake Association recently recognized Joy Manning for her contributions to boating safety and education at Smith Mountain Lake.
Joy is a 10-time Women’s Wakeboarding World Champion and has been a member of our Wake Education Task Force since its formation in 2022. Her expertise has been invaluable to developing educational materials focused on safe boating practices and wake etiquette for residents and visitors.
Joy is also involved with Smith Mountain Lake’s Women on the Water program and Girls Ride Weekend clinics, where she shares her experience through hands-on instruction and boating safety demonstrations.
We’re glad to have Joy as part of our Wake Education Task Force and appreciate all she does to promote safe and responsible boating on Smith Mountain Lake. Congratulations, Joy!