The Appalachian Ski Patrol received several distinguished awards at the annual Ski Patrol Refresher and Banquet, held on Nov 1.
Local, regional and national honors were given to several members of the ASM Ski Patrol. We are honored and feel fortunate to have such a core group of Ski Patrollers as part of the ASM team!
2024-2025 Season Awards
Angel Pin
Jennifer Moretz
Dee Gantt
Sabrina Thomas
Ernie Whitener
Patroller Cross
Ron Elledge
Charlie Lentz
Noah Brackett
Gary Rohlke
Tenure Recognition
10 years
John Kowalczyk
Steve McGuinn
Dr. Lionel Van der Westhuizen
15 years
Derek Brown
Connor Gantt
Diana Spencer
Jami Jones
20 years
Scott Grogan
25 years
Bobby Bryson
Adam Lentz
40 years
Tom Gantt
Mike Fletcher
Yellow Merit Stars
Russ Hiatt
Tom Gantt
Cyrus Hurley
Kent Graham
Distinguished Service Award
Kevin Bilodeau
Richard Sanders
Mike Fletcher
Leadership Commendation
Theresa Varner #8613
National Appointment
David Jamison #12427
Outstanding Awards
Southern Division Outstanding Instructor – Non OEC: David Jamison
Divisional Winner – Yellow Merit Star
Southern Division Outstanding Patroller: Kim Davis
National Runner Up – Silver Merit Star
Southern Division Outstanding Patrol Rep: Mitch Davis
Divisional Winner – Yellow Merit Star
Southern Division Outstanding Paid PD: Marshall Fletcher
National Runner Up – Silver Merit Star
Southern Division Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol: Appalachian Ski Patrol
Divisional Winner Unit Citation – Yellow Merit Star
DeGroat Award
DeGroat Award SO13-31 – Marshall Fletcher
Appalachian Ski Patrol Awards
Appalachian Ski Patrol Candidate of the Year: John Curry
Appalachian Ski Patrol Patroller of the Year: Marshall Fletcher
Grady Moretz Outstanding Service Award: Mark Popelka
