Annual Awards

The Ned Grant Trophy was donated to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club by the Grants in April 1973. The winners of the Ned Grant Trophy are selected based on the following academic and skiing criteria:

• Alpine Junior Racer and 1 Nordic Junior Racer
• Season’s competition record (entered races)
• High Academic Standards

Recipients:

Year / Alpine Athlete / Nordic Athlete
2000–2001 Brede Halsnes, Jessica Philip
2001–2002 Gaspar Perricone, Hennie Kashiwa
2002–2003 Tony Cesolini & Lisa Perricone, Austin Ross
2003–2004 Marsh Gooding, Austin Ross
2004–2005 Tina Roberts, Mike Gleason
2005–2006 Heidi Hillenbrand, Melissa Krause
2006–2007 Jenny Allen, Charlie Stoddard
2007–2008 Mary Rachel Hostetter, Brett Denny
2008–2009 Max Marno, Katherine Ingalls
2009–2010 Shane McLean, Emily Hannah
2010–2011 Maria Hillenbrand, Mary O’Connell
2011–2012 Natalie Pearl, Emily Hannah
2012–2013 Vreni Lupear, Evan Weinman
2013–2014 Jesse Laughlin, Gretchen Burkholder
2014–2015 Mary Kate Hackworthy, Grant Andrews
2015–2016 Ellese Lupori, Kathleen O’Connell
2016–2017 Will McConnell, Evan Barbier
2017–2018 Trey Seymour, Jimmy Colfer
2018–2019 Hannah Soria, Wally Magill
2019–2020 Nick Unkovskoy, Cooper Jones/Canden Wilkinson
2020–2021 Charlie Welch, Erik Belshaw
2021–2022 Laiken Roth, Tinsley Wilkinson
2022–2023 Elena Dziura, Grey Barbier
2023–2024 Katharina Cosby, Henry Magill
2024-2025 Campbell McLaren, Abby Olson

Discipline: Awarded to an athlete, coach, or parent in any discipline

• This trophy is awarded to a member of the Winter Sports Club – skier, coach or parent – whose courage is an inspiration to others.
• This award is presented in memory of a man named John Ritter who lived in Steamboat for more than twenty years. He lived life to the fullest, loved his family and skied hard. John passed away at a young age after he and his family battled his long illness with courage and dignity and helped those around him to feel at ease.
• This first cup was presented in 1993 to John Ritter and his family for the courage they showed in helping John in his battle.
• Over the past 20 years this award has honored those with courage and determination in our midst.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
1992–1993 The John Ritter Family
1993–1994 Abernathy Family in memory of Charlie
1994–1995 Olinger Family
1995–1996 Brett Buckles
1996–1997 Ryan Roberts
1997–1998 Bryan Fletcher
1998–1999 Bob Dapper
1999–2000 Skeeter Werner
2000–2001 Susan Garber Solomon
2001–2002 Matt Kane
2002–2003 Kristopher Allen
2003–2004 The Family of Willard Anderson
2004–2005 The Tyler Gooding Family
2005–2006 (No name listed)
2006–2007 Sammi Smalley
2007–2008 Dr. Rosanne Iverson
2008–2009 Linda and Jennie Symon
2009–2010 Sam Harrelson
2010–2011 Jake Sear
2011–2012 Heather Park
2012–2013 Abby Voorhis
2013–2014 The Blair Family
2014–2015 Abby Habermehl
2015–2016 Hildebrand Family
2016–2017 Reilly Mewborn
2017–2018 The Kolvereid Family
2018–2019 SSWSC Community
2019–2020 Millie Flanigan
2020–2021 Axton Juneau
2021–2022 Izzy Washburn
2022–2023 Jessica, Langdon and Conor Devin
2023–2024 The Rhodes Family
2024-2025 Miles Warnke

Discipline: Freestyle

• This award was created in March of 1995 as a memorial for Dave Stahly, the son of Bill and Diane Stahly. Dave competed with dedication and personal sacrifice in order to mount a presence on the tour and get to the Nationals.
• This award, in memory of Dave Stahly, is presented to the SSWSC freestyle athlete who exhibits outstanding dedication, performance, effort and sportsmanship.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2000–2001 Scott Vos
2001–2002 Chris Puse
2002–2003 Lauren Crawford
2003–2004 Eddie Keiser
2004–2005 Eliza Outtrim
2005–2006 Kylie Douglas
2006–2007 Kara Johnson
2007–2008 Bo Randolph
2008–2009 Rob Burden
2009–2010 Dalton Lee
2010–2011 Ryan Dyer
2011–2012 Reed Snyderman
2012–2013 Skyler Kauf
2013–2014 Ryan Dyer
2014–2015 Avital Shimko
2015–2016 Tyler Strnad
2016–2017 River King
2017–2018 Misha Jensen
2018–2019 Katie McLaughlin
2019–2020 Anabel Ayad
2020–2021 Andres Valencia
2021–2022 Collin Hassel
2022–2023 Mia Satkiewicz
2023–2024 Liam Siefken
2024-2025 Anabel Ayad

Discipline: Jumping/Nordic Combined

• Established April, 1993
• This is a character award that is not based on results or ability but the love of sport, enthusiasm, great attitude and fun. This award was created when SSWSC coach Will Madsen was tragically killed in a skiing accident in Alaska. Will was fun, energetic, daring and sometimes larger than life!
• This award is given to a Ski Jumping or Nordic Combined athlete each year.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2000–2001 Matt Cook
2001–2002 Alex Miller
2002–2003 Bryan Fletcher
2003–2004 Adam Peters
2004–2005 Davis Miller
2005–2006 Jake Barker
2006–2007 Ben Berend
2007–2008 Nicholas Madden
2008–2009 Jasper Good
2009–2010 Adam Loomis
2010–2011 Grant Andrews
2011–2012 Davis Petersen
2012–2013 Decker Dean
2013–2014 Brenden Andrews
2014–2015 Lucas Rowse
2015–2016 Peter Rosenthal
2016–2017 Nick Hammer
2017–2018 Thomas Miller
2018–2019 Arthur Tirone
2019–2020 Aspen Bennett-Manke
2020–2021 Max Nye
2021–2022 Owen Park
2022–2023 Luke Hodge
2023–2024 Ike Feiges
2024-2025 Everett Baldwin

Discipline: Nordic Combined or Alpine, 8-13

Established 2014, this award was created in 2014 in memory of Asher Lesyshen-Kirlan. Asher always had a sparkle in his eye and a bounce in his step. He was a dedicated athlete and loved everything about Howelsen Hill. Hard work and dedication was the way he approached his life, whether in sports, school or music. Characteristics of the 8-13 year old recipient of this award:

• perseverance
• true grit
• sportsmanship and respect for fellow athletes and coaches
• dedication
• enthusiasm and love for SSWSC

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2013–2014 Bennett Gamber
2014–2015 Charlie Reisman
2015–2016 Adrian Beauregard
2016–2017 Ethan Maines
2017–2018 Arthur Tirone
2018–2019 George Boisjoli
2019–2020 Nathan Rind
2020–2021 Ridge Barnes
2021–2022 Theo Givnish
2022–2023 Winston Whitten
2023–2024 Logan VanOveren
2024-2025 Ashton Lamb

Discipline: Youth Development

• The Barrett Burch Memorial Trophy was donated by the Jim Dudley Family in 1985
• Awarded to the most improved skier in our young skiers’ programs — U8+ and Little Vikings
• Winners must have been involved in the entire season of training
• Little Viking recipient must be a participant who cross-country skied and jumped.

Recipients:

Year / Little Viking Athlete / U8+ Athlete
1985–1986 Craig Wilderman, Cory Tate
1997–1998 Galen Batson, Daniil Tsybakov
1998–1999 Joanie Bier, Jonathan Melton
1999–2000 Jasper Gantick, Nathan Hill
2000–2001 Leo Starbuck, Liza Stout
2001–2002 Wyatt Wilson, Austin Ritzel
2002–2003 Abby Kissane, Samantha Stamp
2003–2004 Olivia Yokubonis, Andreas Foulk
2004–2005 Koby Vargas, Maggie McElhinney
2005–2006 Evan Barbier, Grant Birkinbine
2006–2007 Eric Summers/Bridger Boyd, Annika Lemmer
2007–2008 Decker Dean, Elaina Baughman/Quinn Keefe
2008–2009 Reilly Mewborn, Olivia Satkiewicz
2009–2010 Mitch Meissner, Emily Craig
2010–2011 Elise Colby, Soren Brockway
2011–2012 Aidan Kerrigan, Liam Catterson
2012–2013 Shane Lambert, Erik Sandvik
2013–2014 Koen Strook, Finley Danielson
2014–2015 Caroline Fitzgerald, Jeff Sturges
2015–2016 Kate Ryan, Shea Rossi
2016–2017 Nolan Holthausen, Nathan Rind
2017–2018 Bode Rhodes, Sunshine Christopher
2018–2019 Livia Spector, Sunshine Christopher
2019–2020 Arthur Keller, Mathilda Spaustat
2020–2021 Liz Benderly, Christopher Bernitt
2021–2022 Austin Cusenbary, Nixon Clarke
2022–2023 Lillian Berry, Josie Cesolini
2023–2024 Rhett Fenley, Samourah Burk
2024-2025 Edie Summers, Daelyn Austin

Discipline: Freestyle, ages 12 and under

This award is to be presented to the Athlete that exhibits the positive characteristics that best represent the SSWSC Junior Freestyle programs who meet the following criteria:

• Male or female age 12 or under Freestyle athlete.
• Must exhibit steady progress throughout the season.
• Must maintain a positive attitude.
• Must exhibit the highest level of sportsmanship.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Tallak Myhre
2012–2013 Kai Doyle
2013–2014 River King
2014–2015 Xander Tatar-Brown
2015–2016 Carina Creamer
2016–2017 Ella Walker
2017–2018 Liam Siefken
2018–2019 Scotty Kane
2019–2020 Teus Deering
2020–2021 Reise Wilson
2021–2022 Sydney Soard
2022–2023 Sam Pulford
2023–2024 Mollie MacEntee
2024-2025 Christopher Bernitt

Discipline: Alpine, 1 boy, 1 girl

The criteria for the selection is as follows:

• The Buddy Werner Bronze (statue) was donated to the SSWSC by Mike and Sherry Berry in March of 1983.
• Each season, one Alpine Junior male and female is named as the recipient of the Buddy Werner Bronze.
• The winners of the Bronze shall not have won any Steamboat Cups.
• They must have shown outstanding sportsmanship and team cooperation and exhibited progress in their skiing.
• Attendance, coachability and peer relations are taken into consideration.

Recipients:

Year / Girls / Boys
1982–1983 Jennifer LeRoy, Jason Patrick
1997–1998 Nikki DuBord, Dustin Saunders
1998–1999 Kathleen Lyon, Jace Wirth
1999–2000 Courtney Garth, Jared Tarzian
2000–2001 Jamie Gay, Colton Harding
2001–2002 Sarah Ford, Matthew Melton
2002–2003 Gracy Whelihan, Ryan McMahon
2003–2004 Julia Cooper, Ben Kerrigan
2004–2005 Kestral Johnston, Andreas Foulk
2005–2006 Paula Cooper, William Peterson
2006–2007 Mackenzie Ward, Will McConnell
2007–2008 Hallie Myhre, Max Sauerbrey
2008–2009 Taylor Olson, Addison Sandvik
2009–2010 Parker Kortas, Brooks Birkenbine
2010–2011 Isabelle Boniface, Alden Wade
2011–2012 Copper Jones, Raffaela Pietras
2012–2013 Ellie Blair, Brooks Overstake
2013–2014 Eliza Fox, Jordan Simon
2014–2015 Marissa Drobek, Alex Orozco
2015–2016 Emily Schneider, Leo Davies
2016–2017 Nicole Nolting, Curtis Zanni
2017–2018 Kinsley Jacobsen, Luke Olson
2018–2019 Gracelyn Jacobson, Curtis Zanni
2019–2020 Caley Goforth, Chris Ingles
2020–2021 Hazel Fernley, Caleb Walker
2021–2022 Rewani Shrestha, Henry Davis
2022–2023 Ella Orton, Holt Birkett
2023–2024 Jackson Guggisberg, Emery Shine
2024-2025 Ramey Shepherd, Gareth Mann

Discipline: Multi-discipline, Post Grad

Started and funded by Peter Kurtz, Established April, 1994, Any discipline. The “True Grit” Award is primarily intended to be awarded to an ability or post grad athlete, with preference going to a female ability athlete first. This award is designed to be awarded to the athlete who, rather than winning a lot of competitions, has had success measured by the following criteria:

• A work ethic demonstrated repeatedly over the years.
• An enthusiastic, supportive approach to teammates and the sport.
• An athlete who demonstrates hard work and perseverance.
• An athlete who is a good example of the high-quality type of person we are proud to have represent the Winter Sports Club.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
1993–1994 Katie Howell
1994–1995 April Hebard
1995–1996 Sunny Owens
1996–1997 Erik Iverson
1997–1998 Jessica Philip
1998–1999 Jessica Bratley
1999–2000 Emiko Torito
2000–2001 Keegan O’Hara
2001–2002 Lauren Crawford
2002–2003 Emily Colin & Patty Hanley
2003–2004 Suzanne Allbright
2004–2005 Caterina Mader
2005–2006 Eimilie Colgan
2006–2007 Jimmy Hostetler
2007–2008 Katherine Ingalls
2008–2009 Luke Farny
2009–2010 Molly Newman
2010–2011 Madison Keefe
2011–2012 Charlie Von Thaden
2013–2014 Perri Meeks
2014–2015 Billy Winters
2015–2016 Jordi Floyd
2016–2017 Maggie Ryan
2017–2018 Avital Shimko
2018–2019 Cooper Scheel
2019–2020 Axel Kovach
2020–2021 Kendall Harrington
2021–2022 Michael Smith
2022–2023 Kiri May
2023–2024 Charley Lodwick
2024-2025 Zoe Chase

Discipline: Multi-discipline, 13 yrs old and under

The recipient of this trophy is selected based on the following criteria:

• Male or female multi-discipline athlete
• Under the age of thirteen years

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
1997–1998 Ben Ciavola
1998–1999 Katie Conrath
1999–2000 Shaq Torrella
2000–2001 Luke Anderson
2001–2002 Shaquille Torella
2002–2003 Sam Harrelson
2003–2004 Jake Barker
2004–2005 Katie Conrath
2005–2006 Kate Cooper/Garrett Denney
2006–2007 Jack Pietig
2007–2008 Matthew White
2008–2009 Robi Power
2009–2010 Paula Cooper
2010–2011 Logan Sankey
2011–2012 Finn Sias
2012–2013 Bode Flanigan
2013–2014 Henry Magill
2014–2015 Reid Sias
2015–2016 Shea Sias
2016–2017 Owen Wither
2017–2018 Kade Lawton
2018–2019 Caman Beauregard
2019–2020 Cole Contois
2020–2021 Ethan Maines
2021–2022 McKenzie Maines
2022–2023 Charlotte Fleming
2023–2024 Michael Stewart
2024-2025 George Maul

Discipline: Cross Country

The Chris McNeill Memorial Belt Buckle will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Started by Lenny and Dori McNeill in memory of Chris McNeill. Established April, 2012.
• This was created for those athletes who may not be the stars, but are the heart. For those that work hard and are dedicated to their sport and put in extensive hours and have been through trials and tribulations on their way to their dreams.
• Perseverance, through ups and downs
• Dedication
• Love of the sport
• Being humble and having character
• High GPA / works hard academically

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Haley Piske
2012–2013 Lark Skov
2013–2014 Cara Piske
2014–2015 Anna Burkholder
2015–2016 Anna Terranova
2016–2017 Tyler Terranova
2017–2018 Anna Terranova
2018–2019 Chase High
2019–2020 Ellory Kearns
2020–2021 Heidi Andre
2021–2022 Alena Rossi
2022–2023 Suzy Magill
2023–2024 Alena Rossi
2024-2025 Henry Patten

Discipline: Alpine, Female U10-U14

• The Ashley Stamp Memorial Award was donated to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club by the family of Ashley Stamp in April 2006.
• This award is presented annually to a female alpine athlete in the U10 – U14 age group.
• Characteristics: S.T.A.M.P – strength, talent, athleticism, motivation and perseverance
• Ashley demonstrated a positive attitude, fun and outgoing personality, she was determined to live life to the fullest — she demonstrated sportsmanship and team spirit.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2005–2006 Maria Hillenbrand
2006–2007 Shane Mclean
2007–2008 Lexie Baden
2008–2009 Katie Arnis
2009–2010 Samantha Stamp
2010–2011 Serina Kidd
2011–2012 Logan Sankey
2012–2013 Isabell Boniface
2013–2014 Alex Blair
2014–2015 Raffaela Pietras
2015–2016 Emily Craig
2016–2017 Ryli Adrian
2017–2018 Abby Olson
2018–2019 Avery Olson
2019–2020 Kinsley Jacobson
2020–2021 Merritt Flanigan
2021–2022 Caley Goforth
2022–2023 Valentina Broggi
2023–2024 Kaia Shine
2024-2025 Charley McLeary

Discipline: Alpine, Female, ages 10-15

• This award was established in 1996 in honor of Skeeter Werner.
• Recipient must be a female, 10-15 years old.
• Must show outstanding sportsmanship and a good response to coaches and fellow athletes. Must show a fun attitude and team spirit.
• Based not necessarily on results, but those with good results are not excluded.
• The award is to encourage continued participation in ski racing.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
1999–2000 Lisa Perricone
2000–2001 Christine Roberts
2001–2002 Jenny Allen
2002–2003 Sarah Dixson
2003–2004 Jamie Gay and Charlotte Letson
2004–2005 Gracy Whelihan
2005–2006 Jamie Gay
2006–2007 Sarah White
2007–2008 Natalie Pearl
2008–2009 Megan Rosa
2009–2010 Olivia Rudolph
2010–2011 Chandler Sedberry
2011–2012 Ellese Lupori
2012–2013 Sawyer Gander
2013–2014 Mackenzie Ward
2014–2015 Olivia Flake
2015–2016 Ashley Spiegel
2016–2017 Alex Blair
2017–2018 Isabelle Washburn
2018–2019 Nicole Nolting
2019–2020 Emma Mchaffie
2020–2021 Noelle Roth
2021–2022 Maddi Bullard
2022–2023 Naia Broggi
2023–2024 Rylee Thomsen
2024-2025 Miya Lippuner

Discipline: Multi-discipline volunteers

• This award was established in February 1986, by the Winter Sports Club to honor the volunteer who has demonstrated unselfish commitment to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
• The Club officially changed the name of the Honorary Sustaining Member Award to the John Fetcher Honorary Sustaining Member Award, in recognition of John’s long standing dedication and unselfish commitment to our organization.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
1985–1986 Pamela “Granny” MacPherson
1996–1997 Steve Kotts
1997–1998 Larry Stevenson
1998–1999 Roger Perricone
1999–2000 Kathy Crawford
2000–2001 Larry Johnson
2001–2002 Becky Lamb
2002–2003 Ed and June MacArthur
2003–2004 Kathi Meyer and Jim Peterson
2005–2006 Melvin Hitchens
2006–2007 John and Tammy Adams
2007–2008 Lon and Eileen Allen
2008–2009 Rick Denney
2009–2010 Gordon Jones
2010–2011 Nick Rose
2011–2012 Esther DelliQuadri
2012–2013 Ken Gay
2013–2014 Peter Daley
2014–2015 Laura Foulk
2015–2016 Jeff and Lissa Hostetler
2016–2017 Rick Mewborn
2017–2018 Brad and Kathy Hoefer
2018–2019 Dave Gowdy and Beth Wilhelm
2019–2020 Dave Zink
2020–2021 Larry & Maggie Glueck
2021–2022 Lori and Brian Harrington
2022–2023 Bill Philip
2023–2024 Steve Speer
2024-2025 Bob Furman

Discipline: Alpine age 13+

This award was established in 2006 by the family of Tyler Gooding. Tyler was a dedicated member of the SSWSC providing countless hours of service to both our Nordic and alpine programs. The criteria for this award is as follows:

• Alpine Skier, (Male or Female)
• 13 years and older
• Demonstrates a true passion for the sport and is committed to excellence in alpine ski racing.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2005–2006 Trevor Wert
2006–2007 Taylor Fletcher
2007–2008 David Hoff
2008–2009 Hig Roberts
2009–2010 Ryan McConnell
2010–2011 Scott Ptach
2011–2012 Katie Hostetler
2012–2013 Zak Kjos
2013–2014 Jett Seymour
2014–2015 Cole Puckett
2015–2016 Hannah Soria
2016–2017 Colton Sankey
2017–2018 Nico Richeda
2018–2019 Bode Flanigan
2019–2020 Riley Grosdidier
2020–2021 Abby Olson
2021–2022 Caspian Troan
2022–2023 Logan Grosdidier
2023–2024 Adrian Beauregard
2024-2025 Schuyler Biglow

Discipline: Jumping

• The Henry Hall Cup is an award designated in 2006 in memory of Henry Christian Hall. Henry was born in Ishpeming, MI in 1893 and was a very accomplished ski jumper gaining many titles and accomplishments during his career.
• Henry was the first American World Record holder in 1917 when he jumped a distance of 203 feet here in Steamboat. At the age of 90, while visiting Steamboat, Henry skied down the landing hill during the 1982 Winter Carnival.
• The Henry Hall Cup will be awarded each year to the highest ranking male and female SSWSC special jumpers at the Normal Hill US Championships.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2005–2006 Trevor Wert
2006–2007 Taylor Fletcher
2007–2008 Taylor Fletcher
2008–2009 Dooper Dodds
2009–2010 Cliff Field
2010–2011 Chanon Pretorius
2011–2012 Aleck Cantick
2012–2013 Koby Vargas
2013–2014 Decker Dean
2014–2015 N/A
2015–2016 N/A
2016–2017 Decker Dean
2017–2018 Decker Dean
2018–2019 Gunnar Gilbertson
2019–2020 Erik Belshaw, Anika Belshaw
2020–2021 N/A
2021–2022 Tess Arnone, Gunnar Gilbertson
2022–2023 Alexa Brabec, Niklas Malacinski
2023–2024 Jason Colby, Ella Wilson
2024-2025 Ella Wilson, Sawyer Graves

Discipline: Multi-Discipline

• This award is offered in memory of Scott Blair and his dedication to the athletes of the SSWSC for many years. Scott spent his time at the SSWSC for over 20 years as a coach, strength and conditioning specialist, physical therapist, parent and overall SSWSC supporter. Scott passed away in March of 2019 after a long battle that affected his quality of life for many years.
• This award is for the special athlete from any discipline who is known for their sense of responsibility to others, their helpful spirit, their high value of friendship and their sense of humor. These are the characteristics Scott brought to the SSWSC and the values he left to his family and friends.
• A $1,000 scholarship is awarded with this award each year.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2019–2020 Jacy Werner
2020–2021 Thomas Miller
2021–2022 Eliza Linford
2022–2023 Ashton Roth
2023–2024 Xander Tatar-Brown
2024-2025 Liam Siefken

Discipline: Alpine Males U18-21

This award recognizes a male senior or post high school graduate alpine athlete, who has exhibited exceptional strength of character, through his patience, endurance and perseverance towards achieving personal alpine athletic goals throughout his years with the program, all the while maintaining a strong academic work ethic and commitment to full participation as a team member of his respective program. This award is funded by the Woodside Foundation of the Laughlin family, initiated by Henry and Linda Laughlin in recognition of their son, Jesse Laughlin, SSWSC member from 2004 – 2014.

• Must be a male high school senior or post high school graduate, currently a member of either the SSWSC U-18 or U-21 Alpine programs, and have participated in the SSWSC Alpine program for a minimum of six consecutive (6) years.
• Has exhibited a strong work ethic and desire to consistently improve to the best of his ability, working through setbacks and difficulties, and exhibiting patience and endurance that are the characteristics of a true winner, race results notwithstanding.
• Has maintained a strong commitment to academics, maintaining a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in high school. (Unexpected circumstances affecting this provision will be considered.)
• Has been a positive ambassador for the SSWSC demonstrated through his outstanding personal conduct, both on and off the slopes, and through his respect and support towards coaches, teammates and staff.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2016–2017 Jett Seymour
2017–2018 N/A
2018–2019 Colton Sankey
2019–2020 Chase Seymour
2020–2021 Cooper Puckett
2021–2022 Bode Flanigan
2022–2023 Ian Haupt
2023–2024 Curtis Zanni
2024-2025 Jeremy Nolting

This award recognizes one exceptional Alpine coach, male or female, who not only has achieved a high standard of coaching excellence but has exhibited the desire and ability to be a mentor to the athletes. The award recipients will have a passion to train and inspire athletes to be the best they can be, while providing wisdom and counsel, both on and off the slopes to build athletes that are confident, motivated and have a positive sense of personal achievement throughout the program. This award is funded by the Woodside Foundation of the Laughlin family, initiated by Henry and Linda Laughlin in honor of the dedicated coaching staff during the tenure of their son, Jesse Laughlin at SSWSC from 2004-14.

• Must be a coach of the SSWSC U-18 or U-21 Alpine programs, male or female for three consecutive years.
• Has exhibited the skills and talent to excel at coaching the sport of Alpine, and a passion for making better athletes.
• Exhibits outstanding dedication and strong work ethic, leading athletes by example and fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
• Has established trust, respect and an open door for communication, fostering successful athletes who train hard, take risks, and seek counsel to overcome obstacles to achieving personal goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and vision of the SSWSC combined with a high level of professional and personal conduct, on and off the mountain.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2015–2016 Eric Cates
2016–2017 Ryan Wilson
2017–2018 Michael Bansmer
2018–2019 Thomas Karam
2019–2020 Noah Freed
2020–2021 Robert Baker
2021–2022 N/A
2022–2023 N/A
2023–2024 Robert Baker
2024-2025 Jeff Thomsen

Discipline: ALL

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2023-2024 Kinsley Mann
2024-2025 Madeleine Erps

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Jeff “Hoss” Hostetler
2013–2014 Erik Gilbert
2014–2015 Arnaud Favre
2015–2016 Mack Doro
2016–2017 Ben Brown
2017–2018 Michael Britton
2018–2019 Ty Upson
2019–2020 Chantal Knapp
2020–2021 Joe Gilbertson
2021–2022 Ben Brown
2022–2023 Scott Wither
2023–2024 Jeff Thomsen
2024-2025 Chad Wolk

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Joe Love
2013–2014 Courtnay Browne
2014–2015 Bridget Lipman
2015–2016 Bridget Lipman
2016–2017 Lars Johnson
2017–2018 Ann Battle Ayad
2018–2019 Courtnay Browne
2019–2020 James Mac
2020–2021 Rick Hodges
2021–2022 Sam Tarrant
2022–2023 Aaron Sanford
2023–2024 Saskia Fawcett
2024-2025 Collin Hassel

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2016–2017 Andy Michnay
2017–2018 Logan McKee
2018–2019 Matti Hill
2019–2020 Andy Michnay
2020–2021 Nick Sear
2021–2022 Dargan Powers
2022–2023 Tarn Dickerson
2023–2024 Kristie Whitten
2024-2025 Matti Hill

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Martin Bayer
2013–2014 Garrett Fisk
2014–2015 Karl Denney
2015–2016 Garrett Fisk
2016–2017 Ted Morton
2017–2018 Pete Daley
2018–2019 Karl Denney
2019–2020 Josh Hanson
2020–2021 Sam House
2021–2022 Jeff Minotto
2022–2023 Kristen Van Wyk
2023–2024 Brett Maul
2024-2025 Christian Keller

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Josh Smullin
2013–2014 Brad Piske
2014–2015 Bill Philip
2015–2016 Greg Burkholder
2016–2017 Josh Smullin
2017–2018 Ben Barbier
2018–2019 Deb Rose
2019–2020 Tasha Thrasher
2020–2021 Chris Sias
2021–2022 Greg Burkholder
2022–2023 Ben Barbier
2023–2024 David Norris
2024-2025 Deb Rose

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Ashley Berger
2013–2014 Elliott Martinez
2014–2015 Tracy Riser
2015–2016 Al Grogan
2016–2017 Al Grogan
2017–2018 Dave Winters
2018–2019 Erik Gunderson
2019–2020 Trevor “Apple” Mekelburg
2020–2021 Kieran Kuiper
2021–2022 Daniel Adams
2022–2023 Ira Delilovic-Boomgarden
2023–2024 Maddie Davis
2024-2025 Bobby Bennett

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Linda Curzon
2013–2014 Mary Anderson
2014–2015 Cedar Beauregard
2015–2016 Nicole Cosby
2016–2017 Terry Brown
2017–2018 Dan Brabec
2018–2019 Heather Park
2019–2020 Linda Curzon
2020–2021 Nicole Cosby
2021–2022 Wolf Bennet
2022–2023 Dylan Sanders
2023–2024 Evan Soard
2024-2025 Megan Moore-Kemp

Someone who has served as a solid role model and does an outstanding job of showing athletes of all ages how to grow within their chosen winter sport, how to win with grace and how to lose with self-respect. A coach who has set a high standard, helping athletes realize their goals and potential and encouraging athletes to give every challenge their very best effort. The coaches who will receive the Coach of the Year Award in their respective disciplines represent the very best of what the Winter Sports Club has to offer.

Recipients:

Year / Recipient
2011–2012 Wendy Tomlinson
2013–2014 Charlie Dresen
2014–2015 Rusty Davison
2015–2016 Rusty Davison