JHFSC Annual Awards

Presented Annually at our Spring General Member Meeting

Jane Resor Memorial Award

Presented annually to a member of the JHFSC (in good standing) that has strived to advance and challenge his/her skating by participation in competitions and testing and has also set a positive example for other skaters. 

Previous Winners:
2007 Lori Fussell
2006 Amanda Kinley
2005 Stephanie Ninnemann
2004 Ashley Christensen
2003 Kelli Mobeck
2002 Lacey Merrell
2001 Amanda Hoyt
2000 Michelle Forbes
1999 Ben Bauman
1998 Nathan Hess
1997 Rebecca Carpenter
1996 Lynn Neil

Jane  Resor Memorial Award Runner-up

Presented annually to the first runner-up for the Jane Resor Memorial Award.

Previous Winners:
2007 Anna Marie DeLand
2006 Anna Marie DeLand & Ana Sorensen
2005 Charlotte DiPrisco
2004 Amanda Kinley
2003 Lori Fussell
2002 Amanda Kinley
2001 Sammie Getz
2000 Rachel Neil
1999 Michelle Forbes
1998 Tiffany Barnett
1997 Shannon Sullivan
1996 Lacey Merrell

Junior Skater Award

Presented annually to a member of the JHFSC (in good standing) that has shown significant accomplishment in his/her skating skills, participated in club activities, and set a positive example for other skaters. Only skaters at the Free Skate 1 through Preliminary Free Skate Level are eligible to receive this award.

Previous Winners:
2007 Amber Hunger
2006 Hanah Teig
2005 Lauren Montgomery
2004 Mariah Bartlett
2003 Rebekah Atkins
2002 Ana Sorensen.

Valerie Conger
2007 Recipient
 

Young at Heart Award for Outstanding Achievement in Adult Figure Skating

Presented annually to an adult skating member of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club that has strived to advance and challenge his/her skating by participation in lessons, clinics, practices, competitions, testing, and/or performances while also setting a positive example for other club skaters.  It was established in the Spring of 2003 by JHFSC adult skaters Kelli Mobeck and Lori Fussell to encourage other adult skaters who are working hard and discovering the joy of adult figure skating.  Lori and Kelli named the award in honor of a memorable performance at the 2003 US Adult Figure Skating Championships in which a very inspirational 75 year old skater by the name of Barbara Kelly performed to “Young at Heart” and brought the audience to tears.

Previous Winners:
2007 Valerie Conger
2006 Mindy Polan
2005 Leslie Montgomery
2004 Courtenay Adams
2003 Jim Van Nostrand
 

Skate With Us Award

Presented annually to a member of the JFHSC (in good standing) that has shown significant accomplishment in his/her skating skills, participated in club activities, and set a positive example for other skaters. Only skaters at the Snowplow Sam 1 through Basic 8 Level are eligible to receive this award.

Previous Winners:
2007 Alex Hee

2006 Inez Brunson
2005 Jesse Knori
2004 Honora Verdone
2003 Kyra Lowery
2002 Brandon Kortum

Ashley Nowlin Award for Sportsmanship

Presented annually to a member of the JHFSC that has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, character, attitude, work-ethic, and support of other skaters during the skating season.  In 2004, this award was named the Ashley Nowlin Award for Sportsmanship in memory of Ashley Nowlin.  Ashley was a member of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club who loved figure skating and worked hard to skate despite her battle with cystic fibrosis.  In addition, Ashley was always willing to lend a hand to help the club - everything from working as an assistant coach for our skating school to painting "rat faces" on skaters performing in The Nutcracker on Ice.  The Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club honors Ashley's spirit by presenting this award to a deserving skater each year.

Previous Winners:
2007 Mariah Bartlett
2006 Kestrel Schmidt
2005 Wynnae Dyess
2004 Ana Sorensen
2003 Rachel Neil
2002 Ashley Christensen

Most Improved Skater Award

Presented annually to a member of the JHFSC that has demonstrate tremendous improvement in his/her skating during the season as determined by progress through the USFS and/or Basic Skills test structure.

Previous Winners:
2007 Lynsey Ptacek
 

President's Award

Presented annually to a member of the JHFSC (in good standing) that has demonstrated outstanding service to the club and the sport of figure skating through extraordinary volunteer efforts, leadership, or other means.

Previous Winners:
2007 Nancy Ninnemann
2006 Lisa Hoyt
2005 Marilyn Paine
2004 Cathy Harrison
2003 Gary Merrell
2002 Stephanie Ninnemann
2001 Jim Van Nostrand
2000 Lori Fussell
1999 Brook Tlougan
1998 Colleen Forbes
1997 Francie Hughes

Lisa McGraw Webster Award for Outstanding Service to Figure Skating in Jackson Hole

Presented annually to a community member who has demonstrated an unusually high level of support for and commitment to figure skating in the Jackson Hole Area.

Previous Winners:
2007 Dragon Sherman
2006 Teton County Board of Commissioners
2005 Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
2004 Richard Albrecht (our "Grandpa")
2003 W. Richard Scarlett III, The Jackson State Bank and Trust
2002 Doug Vogel, Shadow Mountain Lighting

Sherrie Fleuter Award

Presented annually to the outstanding competitor in the Jackson Hole Invitational. Sherrie Fleuter is an adult figure skater who was instrumental in the founding of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.  This award was established to honor her spirit and love of figure skating.  The winner of the Sherrie Fleuter Award will demonstrate excellence in both artistic and freestyle skating and will represent the spirit of figure skating at the Jackson Hole Invitational.

Previous Winners:
22008 Callie Sheehan, Rocky Mountain  FSC
2007 Rachel White, Utah FSC
2006 Danielle Endow, Utah FSC
2005 Angela Wang, Salt Lake FS

2004 Megan Stephenson, Wasatch FSC
2003 Danielle Endow, Utah FSC

2002 Lori Fussell and Lacey Merrell, Jackson Hole FSC

Sarah Marron
2008 Recipient

The Artistry Award

The judges will give this award to a skater Juvenile (Adult Gold) or higher who skates the most artistic Free Skate or Artistic program at the Jackson Hole Invitational. The trophy will remain in the JHFSC showcase, with the skater’s name engraved on it. The winning skater also receives a trophy from the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.

Recipients:
2008 Sarah Marron, Detroit FSC

Stacey Findorff Award

Presented annually to the outstanding competitor in the Jackson Hole Invitational who is at the Basic Skills through Non-Test level. Stacey Findorff is an adult figure skater and past president of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.  She was instrumental in the continuing success of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.  This award was established to honor her spirit and love of figure skating.  The winner of the Stacey Findorff Award will demonstrate excellence in both artistic and freestyle skating and will represent the spirit of figure skating at the Jackson Hole Invitational.

Previous Winners:
2008 Amber Hunger, Jackson Hole FSC
2007 Stephanie Scott, Salt Lake FS
2006 Brooke Comstock, Boise FSC
2005  Cassidy Grady, Whitefish FSC

Stillwell Award

Presented annually to the most outstanding showcase competitor in the Jackson Hole Invitational, as determined by the judges in attendance at the Jackson Hole Invitational.  This award was established in honor of  Morry and Elda Stillwell, who are good friends and supporters of both the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club and US Figure Skating, and share a unparalleled passion for showcase skating events.  The winner of the Stillwell Award will have skated the most highly entertaining and creative showcase program at the Jackson Hole Invitational.

Previous Winners:
2008 Jacob Lock, Individual Member
2007 Juliana Lamb, Sun Valley FSC

VanNostrand Award

Presented annually to the outstanding out-of-town coach attending the Jackson Hole Invitational.  Selection for this award is based on the number of skaters and entries that each coach brings to the Jackson Hole Invitational.  The recipient of this award will receive four nights of free lodging in Jackson Hole to be used during the next Jackson Hole Invitational.  Jim VanNostrand was the first figure skating coach in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  This award was established to honor Jim's enthusiasm for figure skating and his unfailing ability to inspire young skaters to get on the ice and have fun.

Artistry Award: Snowplow Sam 1 through Basic 8

Presented annually to the skater with the most artistic skating program in the Snowplow Sam 1 through Basic 8 levels at the Jackson Hole Skate with Us Basic Skills Competition.

Technical Excellence Award: Snowplow Sam 1 through Basic 8

Presented annually to the skater skating with most technical excellence for their level in the Snowplow Sam 1 through Basic 8 levels at the Jackson Hole Skate with Us Basic Skills Competition.

Artistry Award: Free Skate 1 through Non-Test

Presented annually to the skater with the most artistic skating program in the Free Skate 1 through Non-Test levels at the Jackson Hole Skate with Us Basic Skills Competition.

Technical Excellence Award: Free Skate 1 through Non-Test

Presented annually to the skater skating with most technical excellence for their level in the Free Skate 1 through Non-Test levels at the Jackson Hole Skate with Us Basic Skills Competition.