GEORGE TORMEY SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to that athlete who best displays a strong work ethic, strong character, and excels in a second sport. The amount is $1000.

2000 ~ Dave Coriell, KMS
2001 ~ Sabra Davison, SNSC
2002 ~ Lea Davison, MC, SNSC
2003 ~ Kara Crow, MMSC
2004 ~ Cody Larson, KMS
2005 ~ Megan Howard, MMSC
2006 ~ Annie Rendall, MMWA
2007 ~ Margo Benedict, BOC
2008 ~ Robby Kelley, MMSC

GINNY HUNT SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to one girl and one boy who best exhibit sportsmanship at the J1-2 level, have top results and are Vermont residents. The amount is $500 each.

2000 ~ Lauren Ross MMSC
2000 ~ Greg Petrics KMS
2001 ~ Jessica Kelley MMSC
2001 ~ Jesse Marshall GMVS
2002 ~ Jamie Kingsbury UVM, GMVS
2002 ~ Greg Hardy SMS, Wardsboro, VT
2003 ~ Lindsay Brush, GMVS
2003 ~ Dave Coriell, MC
2004 ~ Lindsay Cone, BMA
2004 ~ Jeff Hackett, KMS
2005 ~ Chelsea Marshall, GMVS & USST
2005 ~ Tim Kelley, MMSC
2006 ~ Lindsay Cone, USST & BMA
2006 ~ Jack Reed, BMA
2007 ~ Bryana Park, GMVS
2007 ~ Nolan Kasper, BMA
2008 ~ Nolan Kasper, BMA & USST
2008 ~ Annie Rendall, MMSC

BETTY CLAYTON AWARD

The criteria for this scholarship are a J1-2 level athlete who has attained top results while participating in a club program. The amount is $500.

2000 ~ Brigid Horigan, STC
2001 ~ Maggie McCann, Pico Ski Club
2002 ~ Ashley Maxfield, LOC
2003 ~ Mimi DeTolla, Okemo
2004 ~ Lily McNealus, S6
2005 ~ Sam Wunsch, SNSC
2006 ~ Sam Wunsch, SNSC
2007 ~ Danny Moore, SS6
2008 ~ Margot Benedict, BOC

THE MICKEY COCHRAN SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to an athlete competing at the Eastern Cup level, is enrolled in a Vermont public school, (may attend a winter program) and has come up through the Vermont Council system. The amount is $1000.

2000 ~ Hannah Kriezel, MMSC
2001 ~ Erin Makowski, KSC
2002 ~ Chelsea Marshall, GMVS
2003 ~ Bryana Park, SNSC
2004 ~ Erik Gilbert, MMSC
2005 ~ Brian Swartz, KMS
2006 ~ Heidi Robbins, KMS
2007 ~ Kristen Leggett, KMS
2008 ~ Ryan Cochran-Siegle, MMSC

THE SHELLEY GLOVER SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD

This $1,000.00 scholarship will be presented yearly to a young individual who exemplifies the qualities Shelley was best known for: An individual who shows compassion for those around us who are in need, who reaches out to and enjoys working with younger individuals, who displays dedication and commitment to academics, who inspires fellow athletes to reach their potential, raise their expectations and exceed their limitations, who skis with passion, power and determination, who demonstrates tenacity, perseverance and drive through their training, and who enjoys the journey that leads one to success.

2004 ~ Nolan Kasper
2005 ~ Stefan Hughes, KMS
2006 ~ Natasha Woodworth, BMA
2007 ~ Brian Morgan, BMA
2008 ~ Andrew McNealus, GMVS

THE VARA LEADERSHIP AWARD

2008 ~ Mattie Ford, MC
2008 ~ Chad Hedlund, KMS

COACH of the YEAR

This VARA and USSA coach who participates in VARA programs and home club program events shows a Dedication to athletes, a Dedication to the sport and its growth, an Eagerness for continued education, Enthusiasm, and a Talent for Innovation.

1996 ~ Wendy Neal, Okemo
1999 ~ Scott Moriarty, MMSC
2001 ~ Felix McGrath, UVM
2002 ~ Dave Ferraro, SMS
2002 ~ Stever Bartlett, KMS
2003 ~ Adam Julius, GMVS
2003 ~ Lori McClallen, OMS
2004 ~ Jeff Mallia, Okemo
2004 ~ Wolfgang Frandl, BMA
2005 ~ Gary Fletcher, Suicide 6
2005 ~ Steve Utter, GMVS
2006 ~ Tom Silva, MMSC
2006 ~ Bill Reichelt, UVM
2007 ~ Lori Ford, Okemo
2007 ~ Lon Brettell, KMS
2008 ~ Marc Stuart, Okemo
2008 ~ Parker Gray, KMS

APLINE OFFICIAL of the YEAR

2004 ~ Jake Schuler
2005 ~ Dave Iverson
2006 ~ n/a
2007 ~ Greg McClallen
2008 ~ Greg McClallen

THE PETER RUSCHP
VOLUNTEER of the YEAR

2002 ~ Paula Weber
2003 ~ Toby Milne
2003 ~ Chase Morsey
2004 ~ Mike Leach
2005 ~ Ted Dunn
2006 ~ Peter Cornish
2007 ~ n/a
2008 ~ n/a

COLLEGIATE SKIER of the YEAR

VT College and University alpine ski racers will be acknowledged for their accomplishments at the regional and national level. This awards is $500. Criteria include: Recipient must be VARA member, a VT Collegiate skier and on a collegiate team, and must have participated in regional championships & NCAA. Recipient is acknowledged based on results in Division carnivals, EACC, NCAA events. Also included are Devotion to the sport of alpine skiing, Team leadership, Camaraderie and Sportsmanship, and Overall character.

2006 ~ Megan Hughes, Middlebury College
2007 ~ Erik Gilbert, University of Vermont
2008 ~ Andrew Wagner, Middlebury College