Congratulations to the 2024 Award winners and thank you for your service to the USCSA!
The USCSA has an incredible team of volunteers, coaches, and officials whom we recognize each year at our Annual Conference. Congratulations to the 2024 Award winners and thank you for your service to the USCSA!

Volunteer of the Year

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.
Jerry McMurty 2024 Volunteer of the Year 

Legacy of Service Award

​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.
Sam Ganow 2024 Legacy of Service Award Recipient

Coach of the Year

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.
Aaron Maas 2024 Coach of the Year 

Conference Coordinator of the Year

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 a successful delivery of the USCSA mission at the local level.
Doug Grayson 2024 Conference Coordinator of the Year 

USCSA Holger Petersen Volunteer Award

The Holger Petersen Volunteer Award is presented to an individual who has served on the Board of Director or as a Voting Member for a minimum of six years, has made a significant contribution to the Board, with a positive effect. 
Jenna Ude 2024 USCSA Holger Petersen Volunteer Award Recipient ​

Previous Award Recipients
Check out past recipients of these awards throughout our history and thank you to everyone who has helped make the USCSA a success!