Far West Skiing would like to recognize the following recipients of the Far West Special Awards!
Please help us thank each reciepent and congratulate them on their award!!
Jill Kinmont: Outstanding athlete. Presented to a male and female SR for their outstanding performance during the current season internationally, nationally, or regionally as well as within the division. In addition to their outstanding performance this athlete (one male and one female) demonstrated a willingness to give back to the division. Jill Kinmont was an up-and-coming ski racer out of the Mammoth area in the 1950s.
Allison Mollin and Travis Ganong
Jinny Glass: Outstanding Jr (U21/U18). Presented to a male and female Junior (U21/U18) for their outstanding performance during the current season internationally, nationally, or regionally as well as within the division. In addition to their outstanding performance this athlete (one male and one female) demonstrated a willingness to give back to the division.
David Morken and Bobbi Jo Griffin
Bobby Mehrhof: Outstanding U16. Presented to a male and female U16 for their outstanding performance during the current season internationally, nationally, or regionally as well as within the division. This award was named in memory of Bobby Mehrhof, a Mammoth Mountain Ski Team member that enjoyed ski racing throughout his life.
Julia Cunningham and Luca Peterson
Stanley Walton: Outstanding Official. Presented to the outstanding official for the current season.
Jenn Ragan
Bill Mackey: Outstanding Race Organizer. Presented to the most outstanding Race Organizer and organizing Committee for the current season.
Jo Abbott
Dave McCoy: Outstanding Coach. Presented to the most outstanding coach for the current season.
Lindsay Dowd
Far West Volunteer of the Year. Presented to an individual/group that have gone above and beyond by volunteering time to the Far West Skiing juniors community. This award is only voted upon by the Far West Board of Directors. All Far West Special Awards will be presented at the awards ceremony during the Far West Fall Convention
McKinley (Mac) Mercer