Justin Dietrich - Justin has gone from barely flying to announcing at Nationals, and now has 6 inverts, is attempting fronts. I haven't seen this much improvement in someone in years. Went from landing a couple of gainers at the Havasu Fly-In in May to nearly landing a first front flip this month. Also designed the Havasu t-shirt art and did some announcing/parking duties at the nationals. Justin stepped up at Nationals to do a large amount of the announcing. He did a great job there!

Al Lewin - Huge air and technical trick increases. big wake mobes! Major jump in the ranks. He is now the Top Texas Hydrofoiler.

Jake Bradley - Double D rideaways, handle pass mobes, ole mobes, glides and oh ya, a 7. Enough said!!

Keith Owen - Just a little over a year go, Keith had landed his first invert, this weekend at the LFTS he won the advanced division, landing a gainer/gainer swoop combo in competition. The bigger part of that is the support and sponsorship Keith gives to the sport of hydrofoiling. Advanced so much in 2008!

Zeke Ketola - Great run at the Nationals and very enjoyable to watch this talent! Zeke is a great teacher, competitor, role model and pushes himself to advance. Zeke is the best up and coming skier out there.

Alison Goin - No inverts to 5 in one year -- good height on inverts, etc. For putting on the Nationals and landing inverts with regularity! Alison has worked tremendously hard to progress and continues to push others and enjoy the sport! 50% on one invert at Nationals to 5 Inverts at False River - and working on 360's (close) and Wake Front Rolls (VERY CLOSE)!

Cayce Chismar - She has stepped up her riding to the Pro Women ranks. She is throwing almost as many inverts as any woman in the sport and she's in her teens.

BJ Aungst - Bj has added to her arsenal of tricks this year with 5 new inverts and is now working on her 360's!

Phoong Brantley - Anyone who can't swim but is trusting enough of her coach (Ray)to learn how to foil gets my vote.

Isabel Ferney - Rode the hydrofoil two times in 2008. Fell asleep in the boat multiple times at the ripe age of 4.

Dominic Schumacher - He is awesome!!!! This kid is going to be better than his dad some day. Watch out Bryan!

Cayce Chismar - She has stepped up her riding to the Pro Women ranks. She is throwing almost as many inverts as any woman in the sport and she's in her teens.

Todd Goin - USHA Nationals and Mr. Everything. Helps out with everything and does it with a smile. Go ROCKY! Todd is truly a "non-rider" but is a true supporter of, not only his wife, but many foilers who care to ride behind his boat. Even though he is not a rider, he still works hard to help with events including fly-ins and Nationals.

Stacy Ferney - Reason for a direct drive in the Ferney household... leaves the foil behind for a slalom ski but still finds time to pull Ben.

Dan Pohl - Because Dan is the man with the DVD plan! Depends on what you mean by "non-rider" because this guy rides, but I have never seen him compete. Yet, he's putting in MILLIONS of hours to support this sport.

Cliff Woodman - Bypassed his chance to finally compete in an event so we could have a licensed driver at the LFTS event. He also helped in organizing and putting on the event...as well as sponsoring it.

Michelle Scott - Michelle supports the endless crowds at the house and receives points for being an excellent boat driver!

Jim Chismar - He is always so helpful and positive at all the events and flyins that I have attended.

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• Completed nomination forms will be accepted on-line by November 7, 2008.

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