THE JIM WINTHERS MEMORIAL AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Jim Winthers Memorial Award recognizes life-time contributions and significant achievements in furthering the mission of Disabled Sports USA. Nominees for this award must have contributed a minimum of 10 years of service to Disabled Sports USA or one of its chapters.

The Jim Winthers Memorial Award is named in honor of Jim Winthers, a WWII veteran who was a member of the U.S. 10 th Mountain Division- the Skiing 10 th- an elite group specifically trained for alpine warfare. He eventually became a pioneer in teaching adaptive skiing, beginning with two friends who became amputees in the war; he taught them to ski on one leg using techniques he was in Europe. Jim Winthers, with the support of other veterans, founded Disabled Sports USA in 1967.

NOMINATIONS

The deadline to submit nominations is October 31, 2011. Online Nomination Form OR Printable Version

A selection committee will review all nominees and present their decision to the DSUSA Board of Directors for ratification. The award recipient and nominator will be notified prior to the award presentation at The Hartford Ski Spectacular.

 A grant of $1,000 will be awarded to the chapter affiliated with the person who nominated the award winner.

AWARD RECIPIENT

The recipient of the 2011 Jim Winthers Memorial Award will receive:

• An invitation to attend The Hartford Ski Spectacular for December 4-6, 2011 in Breckenridge, CO
• Round-trip airfare to Denver International Airport
• Ground transportation from and to Denver International Airport
• Two nights lodging at Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center
• Lift tickets at Beaver Run Resort
• Two tickets to the banquet during which the award will be presented

Past Recipients of the Jim Winthers Memorial Award