THE NATIONAL DISABLED SKI HALL OF FAME AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Disabled Hall of Fame Award recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to disabled skiing in two categories: Recreational/Developmental and Competition.

The award in the Recreational/Development category recognizes an individual who has a minimum of five-years of experience in the disabled skiing field and has made a significant contribution to the field, including innovative techniques, specialized equipment, program development, education or public relations.

The award in the Competition category recognizes an individual (participant or coach), who has been active in disabled ski racing for a minimum of three years. Race results, team participation, innovative coaching techniques, and event promotions are considered for this category. Competitive racers and coaches must be retired from active racing or coaching for a minimum of three years prior to nomination.

NOMINATIONS

The deadline to submit nominations is October 31, 2011. Online Nomination Form OR Printable Version

A selection committee will review all nominees and present their decision to the DSUSA Board of Directors for ratification. The award recipient and nominator will be notified prior to the award presentation at The Hartford Ski Spectacular.

A grant of $1,000 will be awarded to the chapter affiliated with the person who nominated the award winner.

AWARD RECIPIENT

The recipients of the 2011 Disabled Hall of Fame Award will receive:

• An invitation to attend The Hartford Ski Spectacular for December 4-6, 2011 in Breckenridge, CO
• Round-trip airfare to Denver International Airport
• Ground transportation from and to Denver International Airport
• Two nights lodging at Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center
• Lift tickets at Beaver Run Resort
• Two tickets to the banquet where the award will be presented

Past Recipients of the Disabled Ski Hall of Fame Award