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The Dick
Schoenberger Memorial Award
The outstanding skier each year is presented the Dick
Schoenberger Memorial award. Schoenberger was a close friend and
supporter of the Buff ski team for many years until his death in
1963. He hosted the ski team at his ranch, the C Lazy U near Winter
Park, Colo., during the ski season for many years.
The Buddy
Werner Memorial Scholarship Award
The
one name synonymous with competitive skiing in America is Buddy
Werner, the gritty competitor from Steamboat Springs, Colo. Werner
was America's first international skiing star who began his career
at the University of Colorado in 1959. In 1961, he won the NCAA
slalom and placed second in the downhill. Two years later, he
reversed the order by claiming the downhill title and taking second
in the slalom. Werner was a three-time All-American while at CU,
was elected to the Skiing Hall of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall
of Fame. He was killed in an avalanche in St. Moritz, Switzerland,
April 12, 1964. Werner established a standard for American skiers
which still stands as an inspiration today. Because of the example
Werner set for young athletes, a scholarship commemorating Buddy
was established in 1973 to benefit a deserving team
member.
The Laura Sharpe Flood
Award
Each year the University of
Colorado skier who best exemplifies the spirit, enthusiasm and
dedication, both on the mountain and in the classroom, of Laura
Flood will receive the Laura Sharpe Flood Award. Flood tragically
lost her life April 3, 1989, after losing control on an early
morning training run at Eldora Ski Resort. In her lone NCAA
Championship appearance in 1988, Flood finished 12th in the giant
slalom and 20th in the slalom. Former coach Tim LaVallee said, "She
was a good skier, perhaps not a great one, but her biggest asset
was her dedication and commitment."
The
Outstanding Alpine Woman Award
The
Outstanding Nordic Woman Award
The Lucie
Hanusova Award
The ability to overcome
adversity and challenges with smiles and enthusiasm.
The Outstanding
Career Performance Award
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