The Central Division

Awards Program

Honoring Heroes: NSP’s Awards & Recognition Program

The National Ski Patrol’s Awards and Recognition Program celebrates the dedication, bravery, and leadership of its members.


From Merit Stars for lifesaving rescues to National Appointments (NA) and Leadership Commendation Appointments (LCA) for exceptional leadership, NSP honors contributions at every level.


Long-term commitment is recognized through Distinguished and Meritorious Service Awards, the NSP Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Minnie Dole Award. Each year, outstanding individuals and patrol units are spotlighted in a nationwide competition across 23 categories, showcasing the best of NSP from every division.

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Mike Husar

Central Division Awards Program Advisor

Region Awards Advisors

Steve Knott

Eastern Michigan Region

Virginia Rodeman

Northern Michigan Region

Bret Duesdieker

Southern Region

Dave Bolstad

Western Region

Martin Olson

North Central Region

Lori Ringley

Ohio Region

Lynn Thornton

South Central Region

Rog Brands

Western Michigan Region

Upcoming AWards Program Events

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Resources

To find the latest documents, please log in to your nsp.org account and search in the Document Library under the menu item Resources.

To find forms and instructions related to Central Division awards please visit the Central Division document library.