The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented awards in sustainability, safety, growth and marketing to members with the most innovative and successful programs in each category. The awards were presented May 1 at the association’s National Convention and Tradeshow in San Diego, CA.
“We applaud the efforts of our members to innovate and serve as role models for success in the ski industry,” said Kelly Pawlak, NSAA president and CEO.
2019 NSAA Award Winners
Industry Impact Award
Rick Spear, President – Leitner-Poma
Golden Eagle Awards for Sustainability
Sponsored by TechnoAlpin
Innovation in Sustainability
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Climate Change Impact Award (tie)
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Massachusetts
Sugarbush Resort, Vermont
Hero of Sustainability
Hilary Arens, Snowbird, Utah
Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence
Vail Resorts, Colorado
Safety Awards
Sponsored by Safehold Special Risk
Best Employee Safety Program
Mammoth Mountain, California
Best Guest Safety Program
Mountain Creek Resort, New Jersey
Best #RideAnotherDay Program
Killington Resort, Vermont
Safety Champion
John Young, Telluride, Colorado
Best Overall Safety Program (over 500k visits)
Vail Mountain, Colorado
Best Overall Safety Program (under 500k visits)
Stratton Mountain, Vermont
Growth Awards
Conversion Cup
Sponsored by HEAD
Les Sommets, Quebec, Canada
Growth & Leadership Award
Sponsored by Snocountry
Burton Snowboards, Vermont
Marketing Awards
Sponsored by Inntopia
Best Learn to Ski and Snowboard/Bring a Friend Program
Homewood Mountain Resort, California
Best Use of Social Media
Ski Cooper, Colorado
Best Use of Video
Mountain Creek Resort, New Jersey
Most Unique Campaign
Boreal Mountain, California
Best Overall Marketing Campaign (under 500k visits)
Tamarack Resort, Idaho
Best Overall Marketing Campaign (over 500k visits)
Killington Resort, Vermont
