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

APLINE OFFICIAL of the YEAR

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

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