In 2007, the Superiorland Ski Club Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of the Annual Superiorland Ski Club Awards as follows:

1.  Lifetime Achievement Award:  given to an individual, business or organization making a major long term, positive impact on the Marquette County ski community.  Open to anyone with a 10 year involvement or more.  Posthumous awards considered.

2. Volunteers of the Year:  given to an individual who gave hours, organizational skills, and/or leadership to the following events or programs:  Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic, Noquemanon Ski races, Ski Club youth programs, and the Ski Club board of directors.  Recipients names will be inscribed on the Volunteer of the Year plaque on permanent display in the Forestville Lodge.

3.  Skier of the Year: given to a Nordic skier with a remarkable accomplishment, displays tenacity and perseverance, overcomes odds or obstacles (possibly performance-oriented) and/or exhibits outstanding sportsmanship.  Must be a Ski Club member to be eligible for this award.

Honorees

2007 (inaugural year)

Lifetime Achievement:  Dr. Don Hurst (Dr. Don’s ski history: Don Hurst – a lifetime of skiing)

Volunteer of the Year:  Sam Graci

Skier of the Year:  Matt Weier

2008

Lifetime Achievement:  Sten Fjeldheim

Volunteer of the Year: 

Skier of the Year:  Zach Wagner

2009

Nominations will be taken until March 1, 2010.  Contact Carrie Pearson @ cpwpear@aol.com.