Nominations subcommittee
Nominations are solicited from the entire PSA Board of Governors by the executive director’s office for these awards except for those mentioned here; Sonja Henie and Gustave Lussi, which are nominated by the awards committee.
F. Ritter Shumway Award Presented to a person in the skating world who has earned distinction for unending dedication and significant contribution to the world of figure skating.
2011 |
Frank Carroll |
2004 |
Nancy Meiss |
1996 |
Dick Button |
2010 |
John Nicks |
2003 |
Doug Wilson |
1995 |
Tom Collins |
2009 |
Riedell Skates |
2002 |
Homer & Pat Hagadorn |
1994 |
Scott Hamilton |
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Riegelman Family |
2001 |
Ted & Mary Clark |
1992 |
Joe Serafine |
2008 |
Scott Hamilton |
2000 |
Chip & Carol Ludlow |
1991 |
Helen McLoraine |
2007 |
Erika Amundsen |
1999 |
Carolyn Kruse |
1990 |
Charles Schultz |
2006 |
Oscar Iobst |
1998 |
Robert Mock |
1989 |
Richard Dwyer |
2005 |
Barbara Ann Scott |
1997 |
Robert Unger |
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Jimmy Disbrow Distinguished Official Award Presented to a judge or official who, through the years, has given to the sport of figure skating through dedication, reliability and integrity.
2011 |
Patricia St. Peter |
2005 |
Mary Cook |
1999 |
Janet Allen |
2010 |
Gale Tanger |
2004 |
Charlie Cyr |
1998 |
Oscar Iobst |
2009 |
Peg Faulkner |
2003 |
Ron Pfenning |
1997 |
Virginia LeFevre |
2008 |
Ann Gerli |
2002 |
Bill Fitzpatrick |
1996 |
Ben Wright |
2007 |
Charlie Cyr |
2001 |
Joan Gruber |
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2006 |
Gale Tanger |
2000 |
Mary Louise Wright |
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Betty Berens Award Established in memory of Betty Berens who gave unselfishly of her time and talent both on the ice and off. It is presented to a coach who has overcome adversity-physical or emotional-who has continued in dedication and perseverance to serve their profession with dignity and fortitude.
2011 |
Charles Fetter |
2003 |
Norma Sahlin |
1995 |
Ann Olson-Eidson |
2010 |
Janet Champion |
2002 |
Eloise Becker |
1994 |
Not awarded |
2009 |
David Shulman |
2001 |
Pat French |
1993 |
Barbara Fitzgerald |
2008 |
Kim Seybold-Catron |
2000 |
Debbie Colgan |
1992 |
Juli McKinstry |
2007 |
Angie Riviello |
1999 |
Jim Disbrow |
1991 |
Not awarded |
2006 |
Colleen Mickey |
1998 |
Scott Hamilton |
1990 |
Jim Hulick |
2005 |
Marylill Elbe |
1997 |
Michael Tamres |
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2004 |
Dede Disbrow |
1996 |
Ekaterina Gordeeva |
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HONORARY MEMBER/LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - "Dedication and service to the PSA"
2011 |
Lynn Benson |
1995 |
Ron Ludington |
1981 |
Walter & Irene Mueh1bronner |
2010 |
Kelley Morris Adair |
1994 |
Frank Carroll |
1980 |
Cliff Thaell |
2009 |
Jackie Brenner |
1993 |
Pieter Kollen |
1979 |
Not awarded |
2008 |
Carol Rossignol |
1992 |
Sally-Anne Reid |
1978 |
Not awarded |
2007 |
Robbie Kaine |
1991 |
Rita Lowery |
1977 |
Not awarded |
2006 |
Diane Miller |
1990 |
Norma Sahlin |
1976 |
Lew Elkin |
2005 |
Cindy Geltz |
1989 |
Carole Shulman |
1975 |
Montgomery Wilson |
2004 |
Eloise Becker |
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David Shulman |
1974 |
Snoopy |
2003 |
Janet Champion |
1988 |
Erika Amundsen |
1973 |
Agnes Hutchinson |
2002 |
Gerry Lane |
1987 |
Don Laws |
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Wally Sahlin |
2001 |
Christy Krall |
1986 |
Bob Ogilvie |
1972 |
Fritz Dietl |
2000 |
Bob Mock |
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Joan Ogilvie |
1971 |
Rosemary Stuart Dench |
1999 |
Kathy Casey |
1985 |
Hans Gerschwiler |
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Bob Dench |
1998 |
Bob O'Connell |
1984 |
Paul F. Riedell |
1970 |
Oscar Johnson |
1997 |
Tom McGinnis |
1983 |
George Eby |
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Eddie Shipstad |
1996 |
Sandy Lamb |
1982 |
Peter Dunfield |
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Roy Shipstad |
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Sonya Dunfield |
1969 |
Howard Nicholson |
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Sonja Henie Award Presented to a female, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner.
2011 |
Yuka Sato |
2005 |
Yuko Sato |
1999 |
Peggy Fleming |
2010 |
Lori Nichol |
2004 |
Michelle Kwan |
1998 |
Kristi Yamaguchi |
2009 |
Kathy Casey |
2003 |
Janet Lynn |
1997 |
Ekaterina Gordeeva |
2008 |
Kristi Yamaguchi |
2002 |
Rosalyn Sumners |
1996 |
Dorothy Hamill |
2007 |
Caryn Kadavy |
2001 |
Sandra Bezic |
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2006 |
Tai Babilonia |
2000 |
Carol Heiss Jenkins |
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Gustave Lussi Award Presented to a male, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner.
2011 |
Scott Hamilton |
2006 |
John Zimmerman |
2001 |
Kurt Browning |
2010 |
David Kirby |
2005 |
Elvis Stojko |
2000 |
Sergei Grinkov |
2009 |
Dan Hollander |
2004 |
Todd Eldredge |
1999 |
Brian Boitano |
2008 |
Kurt Browning |
2003 |
Paul Wylie |
1998 |
Scott Hamilton |
2007 |
Brian Orser |
2002 |
Ron Luddington |
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Joe Serafine National Volunteer of the Year Award Recognized for outstanding service to the PSA over the past year
2011 |
Marylill Elbe |
2005 |
Rebecca Stump |
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2010 |
Lynn Benson |
2004 |
Andrew Foland |
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2009 |
Scott Brown |
2003 |
Pierre Panayi |
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2008 |
David Kirby |
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Randy Winship |
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2007 |
Kelley Morris Adair |
2002 |
Not awarded |
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2006 |
Jackie Brenner |
2001 |
Debbie Storey |
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ACTION PHOTO OF THE YEAR Photo’s are judged on quality, drama, balance, and the ability to have "captured the moment," by vote of the editorial staff of PS Magazine. The winning photo is featured on the cover of PS Magazine.
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2011 |
Mark Walentiny |
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Michelle Kwan |
2010 |
Vicki Luy |
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Mirai Nagasu |
2009 |
Mark Walentiny |
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Sasha Cohen |
2008 |
Oliver Brajon |
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Jana Khoklova & Sergei Novitski |
2007 |
Andrea Chempinski |
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Naomi Lang & Peter Tchernyshev |
2006 |
Mark Walentiny |
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Kurt Browning |
2005 |
Karen Cohen-Prosnitz |
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Jessica Wai |
2004 |
Paul Harvath |
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Zhang & Zhang |
2003 |
Krista Hicks Benson |
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Michelle Kwan |
2002 |
Michelle Harvath |
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Naomi Lang & Peter Tchernyshev |
2001 |
Kathy Goedeken |
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Irina Slutskaya |
2000 |
Kathy Goedeken |
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Scott Hamilton |
1999 |
Eddy Lemaitre |
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Anissina & Peizerat |
Fritz Dietl National Award for Ice Arena Excellence honors the lifetime dedication of Fritz Dietl to the ice skating industry and his determination to encourage innovation and excellence in facility management operations and programming. To be eligible for the award, the arena must be recognized as an Excelence On Ice (EOI) facility.
2011 |
Center Ice Arena |
2008 |
Extreme Ice Center |
2005 |
South Suburban |
2010 |
Shattuck St. Mary’s |
2007 |
Extreme Ice Center |
2004 |
Yerba Buena |
2009 |
Extreme Ice Center |
2006 |
Stamford Twin Rinks |
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Synchronized Team Coach Award Selection is based on quality of organization, team work, performance, originality, unison, and spirit.
2009 |
Not Awarded |
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2005 |
Erin Donovan |
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2002 |
Robin Wagner |
2008 |
Saga Krantz |
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2004 |
Jeannine Cullen |
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2001 |
Lynn Benson |
2007 |
Vicki Korn |
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2003 |
Shannon Peterson |
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2000 |
Lynn Benson |
2006 |
Lisa Darken |
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Holly Teets |
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Changed to the Best Performance in Synchronized Skating at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships: in 2009 |
