NRM Awards Program

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Nomination deadline is Monday, November 7, 2011
Awards will be given at Fall Fest, December 9-11 in Big Sky

The success of the NRM division relies on the hard work and commitment of a large team of volunteers passionate about snowsports. The office and board know who many of these dedicated individuals are, but we also know there many out there who give of themselves everyday and are not recognized.

Help us recognize those NRM members who have had a positive impact on you, the organization and snowsports as a whole. Know someone with contagious enthusiasm for instructing snowsports, a benevolent individual who has committed hours to an extensive NRM project, a role model with a long-time history with the organization? Nominate him/her to receive an award this fall (awards will be bestowed at Fall Fest).

The awards and eligibility criteria

Double Black Diamond Award

Eligibility: Any member of PSIA-NRM - active, inactive or alumni. The award may be given posthumously.

Criteria: Any member who has made an exceptional contribution to PSIA-NRM as a teacher, coach or leader; has been a positive role model as a professional ski instructor, coach or leader and has demonstrated a long-term history of service to PSIA-NRM.

Award: PSIA-NRM Double Black Diamond Award plaque.

Extra Mile Award

Eligibility: Actively involved in teaching or coaching skiing; member of PSIA-NRM in good standing.

Criteria: Sustained history of distinguished service of lasting benefit to PSIA-NRM as a teacher, coach or leader; exceptional act worthy of special recognition.

Award: PSIA-NRM Extra Mile Award plaque.

Service Award

Eligibility: Member who has given outstanding service to PSIA-NRM; member who has completed an extensive special project for PSIA-NRM.

Criteria: Service should be above and beyond the normal duties of the office; service should be exceptional over a period of several years; service has not been (and is not likely to be) recognized by the Extra Mile Award.

Awards: PSIA-NRM Service Award plaque.

Lloyd Sorlie Award

Eligibility: Any member of PSIA-AASI NRM, active, inactive, or alumni, who holds certification in at least two different snowsports disciplines. The award can be given posthumously.

Criteria: The person should be a positive role model. They have actively participated in educational clinics for a sustained period of time. Their genuine love of the sport is contagious to others.

Awards: PSIA-AASI NRM Lloyd Sorlie Team Player Award plaque. One years dues paid.

Nomination and selection process

Nominations must be submitted in writing (email or print) to the Executive Director with backup documentation (letters, etc.). Nominations may be made by any member of PSIA-NRM in good standing.

The Executive Director reviews the nominations, conducts necessary research, and submits the nominations to the Board for approval. Only one PSIA-NRM member is selected to receive each award each year except for the Service Award. There is no minimum or maximum number of Service Awards given per year.