OIWC is is hosting an award presentation to honor the winners of the 2007 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards for the snowsports industry. We hope you will join us at the award presentation (during SIA) to honor these amazing women. The Presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 8:30-9am, Women's Equipment Center, Lobby #12.
OIWC extends a huge thank you to Burton for underwriting these awards and supporting the professional development and recognition of women in the snowsports industry.
“Burton considers sponsorship of the OIWC, with its focus on building leadership among women in the outdoor sports industry, a natural extension of our commitment to building leadership among women at Burton through our internal 'Women's Leadership Initiative.' We are proud to be part of OIWC and to have an impact on women throughout the industry,” stated Tammy Hetrick, Global Trade Manager, Burton Snowboards.
The winners are:
* Pioneering Woman Award, Anne-Marie Boissonnault
* First Ascent Award, Amber Stackhouse
Anne-Marie Boissonnault
Associate Publisher, Ski Press World, Inc.
Ski Press Magazines, SIA SnowPress Show Daily,
skipressworld.com
Anne-Marie has been working in the ski industry for almost nine years as the VP Operations of Ski Press Magazine. She leads a team of more than 25: editors, photo editors, graphic designers and sales representatives.
With Anne-Marie at the helm, Ski Press has become a magazine that has a strong reach within the female skier's market. As a woman in a predominantly male industry, she has earned credibility, dealt with stereotypes and promulgated a broader vision of the sport. Women now make up fully half the Ski Press staff, and one of Anne-Marie's keenest interests is helping them learn the businesses of magazines and snowsports.
'Snowsports always have had a very masculine connotation,' she says, 'But snow is as much for women as it is for men — we just need more women to see it this way.'
Anne-Marie shares her passion for skiing with her husband Simon and young son, Ari.
Amber Stackhouse
Pro-snowboarder, writer and filmmaker
Amber's diverse contributions to the snowsports industry make her a true up-and-coming leader. Amber balances her time as a pro rider for Roxy, a writer for Snowboarder Magazine, and a leader of an all-girl ski and snowboard team.
Amber fell in love with snowboarding 12 years ago. Soon after, she procured a pro ride deal with Roxy. This position, combined with her passion for women's issues, led her on her quest to open avenues into the snowboarding world for girls and young women.
To achieve her goals, she and a partner created Misschief Films and “As if!,” a full-scale video project that features women snowboarders. She also took over Snowboarder Magazine's “No Man's Land” column, and began writing more in-depth articles on women in snowboarding. Last year, Misschief Films released its second film, “Ro Sham Bo,” which Finland voted Best Snowboard Film of the 2005/6 season.
