Awards

2008 Annual PSA Awards Recognition

Coach of the Year - Delilah Sappenfield

Presented to a coach who has made a significant impact on an athlete's performance culminating in a
special career achievement during the past year.

Developmental Coach - Yaroslava Netchaeva & Iouri Tchesnitchenko

Recognizing a coach of new talent and superior teaching technique.

Paul Mcgrath Choreography Award - Lori Nichol

Recognizing the truly artistic talent of a gifted coach.

The F. Ritter Shumway Award - Scott Hamilton

Presented to a person of dedication and contribution in
the skating world.

Distinguished Judge Award - Ann Gerli

Presented to a judge of dedication, reliability and integrity.

Photo of the Year - Andrea Chempinski

Photos are judged on quality, drama, balance and the
ability to have "captured the moment."

Gustave Lussi Award - Kurt Browning


Presented to a male, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive
and favorable manner.

Sonja Henie Award - Kristi Yamaguchi

Presented to a female, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a
positive and favorable manner.

The Betty Berens Award - Kim Seybold-Catron

Presented to a coach who has overcome adversity while
continuing to serve their profession.

Fritz Dietl Ice Arena Excellence - Extreme Ice Center

This award honors the lifetime dedication of Fritz Dietl to the ice skating industry.

Synchronized Team Coach - Saga Krantz

Selection based on quality of organization, team work, performance, originality, unison and spirit.

Pieter Kollen Sport Science Award - Christy Krall

Presented to a coach who utilizes scientific techniques as an integral
part of his/her coaching.

Joe Serafine National Voulnteer of The Year - David Kirby

Recognized for outstanding service to the PSA over the past year.

Best Performance at U.S. Nationals:
Men: Adam Rippon, for his Junior Men Long Program
Ladies: Mirai Nagasu, for her Senior Ladies Short Program
Pair: Keanu McLaughlin & Rockne Brubaker, for their Senior Pairs Long Program
Dance: Meryl Davis & Charlie White for their Senior Original Dance

Hall of Fame Inductees
Congratulations to Evy & Mary Scotsvold, Lynn Benson and Vicki Korn!

The highest award of recognition, the Figure Skating Coaches Hall of Fame
recognizes a lifetime of accomplishments in the world of figure skating coaching.

Photos of The Year Winners

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1999

Eddy LeMaistre

2000

Kathy Goedeken

2001

Kathy Goedeken

2002

Michelle Harvath

2003

Krista Hicks Benson

2004

Paul Harvath

2005

Karen Cohen-Prosnitz

2006

Mark Walentiny

2007

Andrea Chempinski

2008

Oliver Brajon

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