In a volunteer organization such as Far West Ski Association nothing happens without volunteers contributing their time and talent to produce programs.  These dedicated individuals could never be fully compensated for the contributions they make to the Association.  For volunteer organizations, recognition is the most valuable thank-you that can be offered.  In many ways the maturity and stature of an organization can be measured by the value that individuals place on the recognition program.  Far West has the broadest program of any regional ski association in the United States and there are many opportunities for aspiring individuals, clubs and councils to gain recognition.

The FWSA Awards Program was initiated in 1966 and has witnessed a series of expansions over the years.  The more recent expansions have included recognition of Club and Council short-term achievement as well as various industry acknowledgments.

The FWSA Awards nomination and voting process changed in 2007.  For information on how to make a nomination or how to vote - Click Here.  To see the 2007 FWSA Awards Book - Click Here.

FWSA Awards Nominations and Voting Procedures Webpage

FWSA Presidents in attendance at the 75^th Anniversary Convention
Paul Arrigo ('91-'93), Steve Coxen ('00-'03), Harry Davis ('96-'00), John Watson ('71-'73), Jane Wyckoff ('81-'85), Mike Sanford ('03-'06), Norm Cullen ('93-'96) and Dick Goetzman (seated)('69-'71).

FWSA Service Awards Awards for service contributions to FWSA and skiing.  Includes the FWSA “Great Awards”, Bill Berry Awards and the President’s Award.  [Read On..]   Club Awards Clubs may submit their newsletters and web sites for review throughout the year. In addition, they can submit an essay about their activities during the year. Clubs are divided into four award classes.  [Read On..]   Council Awards Read about . awards and entry forms for Councils' Man & Woman of the Year,  Outstanding Club, Newsletters and Websites.   [Read On..]   Councils' Man & Woman of The Year For more information on the history of the award and a listing of award winners - [Read On..]  Download the 2007 Entry Form for Councils' Man & Woman of the Year.   [Click Here]

Western Ski Heritage Award Sponsored by Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.  [Read On..]   Safety Person of the Year Award Sponsored by Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Square and The Stonebridge Inn.  [Read On..]   Racing Awards Far West Ski Association recognizes the racing program helps build better skiers. Check out the Racing Award pages.  [Read On..]   FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program Each year FWSA awards one or more scholarships to deserving junior racers. [Read On..]     Club & Council History Recognition Club, council, league histories.  [Read On..]

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