The deadline for submitting nominations is March 27th. See below for more details:
Carson White Snowsports Achievement Award – NASJA’s highest honor, bestowed to an individual or individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of snowsports in North America, either achieved with a single, defining accomplishment or through a lifetime of snowsports endeavors. Carson White was the first president of the U.S. Ski Writers Association, our predecessor organization. Nominations are submitted by and voted on by Active press members of NASJA.
Bob Gillen Memorial Award – Awarded to an individual corporate member of NASJA for contributions to the advancement of snowsports, exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism in public relations and communications and understanding the working relationship between the information specialist and the journalist. Named for Bob Gillen, former SKI Magazine editor and marketer at Crested Butte and Sugarbush resorts, and a staunch ally of NASJA. Nominations are submitted by and voted on by the journalist members of NASJA.
Mitch Kaplan Award – Presented to the journalist whose work best captures the spirit, enthusiasm and dedication that Mitch Kaplan brought to the coverage of snowsports. Mitch was a former NASJA Secretary-Treasurer and multiple Harold S. Hirsch Award winner. The nominee does not have to be a NASJA member. Focusing on a specific assignment or a body of work, any member can nominate a candidate, who will be submitted to the NASJA Board for consideration and final choice.
Paul Robbins Outstanding Competitor of the Year Award – Awarded to North American snowsports participants who have distinguished themselves in amateur or professional competition during the current season. The award is named in memory of Paul Robbins who was the primary journalist for the U.S. Ski Team for over 30 years. The nominations by any NASJA member are submitted by and voted on by all members.
Members are asked to submit a short bio and/or corroborating materials and/or photos to justify their nominations.
If you have any questions or would like to submit additional images or articles, you can also reach us directly at execsec@nasja.org. Please note the candidate's name in the subject line.