Keystone Award History

Awarded to an individual that has been instrumental at the highest level assisting the USCSA President during the past season executing the mission of the organization. This individual has proven to be indispensable to the USCSA President. Their role has gone beyond that of a volunteer. They have chosen to work, often in the background, to assist the President executing their duties. Their efforts have ensured delivery of the best service possible to the organization and membership. Without the contributions of this person, the very success USCSA enjoys would be in jeopardy.

2025	Roy & Donna Nilsen
2023	Luke Dean
2022	Andrew Rangen
2021	Sarah Geiger
2020	Bo Bigelow
2017	Kale & Kirstin Westby
2016	Bob Zuber
2015	Jay Moyer
2014	Jenna Ude
2013	Eric Millbrandt
2012	Harry Ricker

Coach of the Year Award History

An individual, who during the past season has exemplified the qualities of a great coach in every sense of the position. This coach commanded the respect of other coaches and athletes alike, both on and off the hill. Their influence on the sport extended beyond team, division, or boundaries. The recipient of this award has contributed to the strengthening of the sport through increasing participation, respect and public awareness. The coach, to whom this honor is bestowed, represents the fundamental canons of USCSA collegiate skiing in every sense.

2025	Erik Lundteigen
2024	Aaron Maas
2023	Jesse Scott
2022	Andrew Willihan
2020	Chris Eder
2019	Joe Landa & Christi Boggs
2018	Bruce Diamond
2017	Jerry Wolf
2016	Ron Bonneau
2015	Branko Zagar
2014	Kevin Walsh
2013	Kevin Cook
2012	Jeff Egan

Volunteer of the Year Award History

Presented to a USCSA volunteer that has gone above and beyond others to enhance the USCSA experience for athletes and events. The very existence of the organization depends deeply on the efforts of thousands of volunteers working to deliver the USCSA experience. This award is presented, in recognition of one, that has given more of themselves to the USCSA than all others.

2025	Jason Grimm
2024	Jerry McMurty
2023	Ben Andes
2022	Amy Starr-Johnson
2020	Cheyenne Crigger
2019	Ethan Fowler
2018	Andrew Johnson
2017	Ethan Palmer
2016	Lissa Theis
2015	Katie Whittier
2014	James Cialdea
2013	Ben Hawkins
2012	Collin Casper

Conference Coordinator of the Year Award History

Awarded in recognition of exemplary service to the organization by a Conference Coordinator, demonstrated by a commitment to deliver the highest quality events, a continual pursuit of membership and organization growth, and successful delivery of the USCSA mission at the local level.

2024	Doug Grayson
2018	Bo Bigelow
2013	Yuri Kobziar
2012	Sarah Geiger

USCSA Holger Petersen Volunteer Award History

The Holger Petersen Volunteer Award will be presented at the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships and announced at the Regional events and at the season ending conference events. Criteria: Recipient must have served on the Board of Directors or as a voting member of USCSA for a minimum of six years and have made a significant contribution to the Board of Directors, with a positive effect. Past recipients are not eligible for the award. Only the Nominations & Awards Committee may makes nominations for this award. The recipient must receive a minimum of 50% of the Board of Director votes to receive the award.

2024	Jenna Ude
2017	Mike Dzubay
2016	Paul Rozsypal
2012	Andy Rangan
2011	Robin Dzubay
2006	Mark Sullivan
2005	Paul Wojick
2004	Willi Stienrotter

Legacy of Service Award History

This award is in recognition of the recipient’s unwavering dedication, tireless service and profound impact on our organization and community. This award is presented posthumously in honor of the recipient’s selfless commitment to USCSA. Their legacy of compassion, generosity and leadership will forever inspire and guide us.

2024

Sam Ganow