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By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.pricehutley@skipatrol.ca<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Canadian Ski Patrol is gearing up for its annual national recognition program, celebrating the outstanding contributions and achievements of its dedicated members. This prestigious awards program honours patrollers who have gone above and beyond in their service to the organization and the skiing community.<\/p>\n Until the awards nomination portal is open, we want to provide members some tips and tricks to assist them with writing a nomination. But for those not familiar, this first article will provide general information about the program.<\/p>\n The CSP offers a wide range of awards to recognize excellence in various aspects of patrolling by the national organization:<\/p>\n The CSP also offers awards for outstanding zones, executives, and long-term service milestones.<\/p>\n We will be opening the nomination portal* in January 2025. The deadline to submit nominations will be April 28, 2025<\/strong>. To see a detailed description of the nomination criteria by award, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n *Use the same username and password for the awards site, as you do for your Yeti profile.<\/em><\/p>\n The committee, comprised of experienced members from across the country, carefully evaluates each nomination based on the specific criteria for each award.<\/p>\nProgram overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nThis award acknowledges patrollers who have contributed significantly more time and effort than expected in performing their duties over a minimum of five years. Recipients receive a numbered certificate and special national appreciation award pin.<\/div><\/li>\n
\nHonouring extraordinary leadership and dedication, this award is given to patrollers who have made significant contributions in any aspect of patrolling after receiving a National Appreciation Award. Recipients receive a numbered award certificate, special pin, and a specially designed jacket nametag.<\/div><\/li>\n
\nThe highest honour bestowed by the CSP, this award recognizes members who have made meaningful contributions to enhance, grow, or improve programs and practices across multiple dimensions of the organization. Recipients receive lifetime membership, a numbered certificate, a recognition pin, and a specially designed jacket nametag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOther notable awards<\/h3>\n
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About the National Recognition Program committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n