2008 USHA Awards

Guidelines and Rules:

USHA is proud to present awards to honor the finest athletes, representatives, and teams in the sport of hydrofoiling. This year, the following awards will be given out for these categories:

Male Athlete of the Year
A male winner will be recognized each year for his outstanding athletic achievement, and his work as an ambassador for the sport of hydrofoiling.

Female Athlete of the Year
A female winner will be recognized each year for her outstanding athletic achievement, and her work as an ambassador for the sport of hydrofoiling.

Junior Athlete of the Year
Any junior athlete 17 years of age or younger on January 1 will be recognized each year. The award is for outstanding athletic achievement and work as an ambassador for the sport of hydrofoiling.

Volunteer/Ambassador of the Year
A winner will be recognized each year for their dedication and contributions as a representative, coach, or judge for the sport of hydrofoiling.

Hydrofoil Club of the Year
A club will be recognized each year for their contributions as representatives for the sport of hydrofoiling. The term "club" in this category refers to a group of individuals (with at least 2 members) registered as a USA-WS club with the club type of "Hydrofoil". Below is the list of Hydrofoil clubs (and the club owner) currently on record at USA-WS/USHA:

1.      American Hydrofoiling Association [Phil Dixon (FL) FL FLy-in]

2.      Bayou Plaquemine Water Ski Club [Bob McDonner (LA) False River Fly-in]

3.      Georgia Mountain Fly In [Cliff Woodman (GA) GA Fly-in]

4.      Lake Havasu Ski Club [Jennifer Berry (AZ) Havasu Fly-in]

5.      Minnesota Hydrofoil Club [MJ Pohl (MN) Clinics]

6.      Northwest AIR [Kenneth Rice (OR) NW Fly-in]

7.      Rocky Mountain Hydrofoil Club [Andrew Jorgensen (CO) USHA Nationals]

8.      Team Texas Hydrofoiling [Todd Kyser (TX) TX Fly-in]

9.      Tennessee Hydrofoil Club [Robert Plamondon (TN) TN Fly-in]

Nomination Form

First Name	*	Last Name	*
State	*	Email	*
Male Athlete of the Year Nomination		Reason for Nomination
Female Athlete of the Year Nomination		Reason for Nomination
Junior Athlete of the Year Nomination		Reason for Nomination
Ambassador of the Year Nomination		Reason for Nomination
Team of the Year Nomination		Reason for Nomination
Yes, I have read the guidelines and rules, and I am currently a USHA member.*
Guidelines and Rules: Nominees will be judged for their performance in 2008 only. All nominations must come from USHA members and all nominees must be USHA members. Completed nomination forms will be accepted on-line by September 12, 2008. Only fully completed nomination forms will be reviewed. Submit all requested pieces of information on the nomination form. Nominations will not be accepted verbally or by telephone. USHA reserves the right to seek nominations between the nomination deadline and the selection date and to decline nominations. USHA board members and members will vote in order to send award winners to USA-WS by September 15. The awards are sponsored by USHA and each winner is awarded a plaque or certificate. Nominees will be asked to submit a statement for the award ballot listing their achievements and accomplishments for 2008.