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2019-20 Nomination & Evaluation Form Snowmaker, Slope Groomer, and Terrain Master of the Year

Deadline: March 6, 2020

This form is to be filled out by the nominee's supervisor and must be submitted with a letter from the nominee discussing why they enjoy their job, how they feel they contribute to their resort's success and what strengths they bring to their position. (see page 3)

In nominating your employee as a candidate for Colorado Ski Country USA’s Snowmaker of the Year, Groomer of the Year, or Terrain Master of the Year, we encourage you to select the individual who best portrays your image of the ideal snowmaker, groomer or terrain master. We recommend that your nominee(s) be chosen based on the following guidelines.

• Candidate has worked a minimum of one (1) full ski season as a snowmaker, groomer or terrainmaster.

• Candidate can be a supervisor, foreman, lead person or line person.

• Candidate positively influences other snowmakers, groomers or terrain masters bydemonstrating leadership qualities, raising the standards for fellow employees, and continuallystriving to improve his/her skills.

• Nominee works well with his/her crew and other departments.

• Candidate should represent what you believe to be your ski area’s best snowmaker(s),groomer(s) or terrain master(s).

• Winch cat operators are considered Groomers.

• Nominee must provide a one-page essay introducing themselves to the committee(see page 3)

• Nominee must be able to participate in an interview on the morning of Tuesday, April 7th, 2020in Grand Junction, CO. Sample interview questions are on page 4.

• Nominee must attend the Annual Snow Conference and Trade Show, April 7-9, 2020 heldin Grand Junction, Colorado. All nominees will be granted a minimal registration fee of$80 for the conference. For information on the conference and registration, please visit:www.ColoradoSki.com/SnowConference

The following page requests information about the nominee. Please provide as much detail as possible and feel free to attach alternate pages or any additional information you feel necessary.

All nominees will be recognized at the Snow Conference Awards Banquet, with two finalists to be selected and announced in each category. Then, Snow Conference Award Winners will be publicly revealed and honored each year in June at CSCUSA’s Annual Meeting and Double Diamond Awards in Denver, CO.

Nominations are welcomed and encouraged from all resorts, regardless of resort affiliation. However, finalists and award winners must be individuals from Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts.

Nominations must be submitted no later than March 6, 2020. INCOMPLETE or LATE NOMINATION FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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2020 Snow Conference SUPERVISOR FORMThis form is to be filled out by the Supervisor for each nominee

Your name:

Title:

Phone: Email:

Nominee is a: Snowmaker Groomer Terrain Master

Nominee Name:

Nominee Job Title:

Nominee Phone:

Nominee E-mail:

Length of employment:

Brief Bio of Nominee (please write a short paragraph describing your candidate’s job history, accomplishments and character while working at your ski resort.)

Why do you, as the supervisor of the nominee, think they should be named this year’s winner? What strengths do they bring to their position? How do they contribute to your resort's success?

Please attach a photo of your nominee to your submission as it will be featured on our Snow Conference Website, Program, and Nominee Slideshow.

Please email or fax your completed form to:

Email: mike@coloradoski.com Colorado Ski Country USA

Attention: Mike Schmidt Phone (303) 866-9702 Fax (303) 837-1627

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2020 Snow Conference NOMINEE FORMPlease give this form to the nominee

Congratulations! Your supervisor has nominated you for the Colorado Ski Country USA Snowmaker, Groomer or Terrain Master of the Year award.

The nominees of these awards are part of an elite group of exemplary employees across both Colorado Ski Country and the Nation.

As a nominee, you have also been invited to attend the 40th Annual Snowmaking and Slope Maintenance Conference & Trade Show in Grand Junction, April 7-9, 2020.

Nominee Requirements: 1. Attendance: Nominees must attend the Annual Snow Conference and Trade Show, April 7-9, 2020 held

in Grand Junction, Colorado.2. Cost: All nominees will be granted a minimal registration fee of $80 for the conference. For more

information on the conference and registration, please visit: www.ColoradoSki.com/SnowConference3. Interviews: We will be conducting the initial, in-person interviews for the selection process on Tuesday

April 7th between 9AM-12PM. Your interview time will be scheduled in advance. Please see page 4 forsample interview questions. If you are unable to make the interview, please reach out to Mike Schmidt(contact information below).

4. Essay: Complete a written essay and submit by March 6, 2020. Essay questions are below.5. Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2020.

To complete your nomination, we would like you to submit a short essay that answers the following FIVE questions.

1. Who are you, where are you from and how did you get into the ski industry?2. Why do you love your job?3. What strengths do you bring to your position?4. How do you contribute to your resort's success?5. Where do you see yourself in the ski industry in the coming years?

Don’t be shy. We want to hear about you from you! The deadline is March 6, 2020.

You can either submit your essay to your supervisor or send it directly to Mike Schmidt via email or fax:

Email: mike@coloradoski.com Colorado Ski Country USA

Attention: Mike Schmidt

Phone (303) 866-9702 Fax (303) 837-1627

Your registration to the 40th Annual Snow Conference in April will be arranged by your supervisor, but if you should have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Mike at 303-866-9702.

Thanks, and Good Luck!

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Snow Conference Nomination 2019-20

Sample Interview Questions

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Take us through the “Reader’s Digest” version of your career path.

Share an example of when you were faced with a challenge and how you overcame it.

In your opinion, what are the three essential ingredients to success in your job?

As in industry we are often in the spotlight when it comes to discussions on climate change. From your perspective as a snow maker/groomer/master, how can ski areas persist with the challenges climate change presents?

Where do you see snow technology going in the future?

What would your advice be to someone considering going into your line of work?

Tell us how teamwork plays a role in your profession.

How does snow in Colorado differ from other places? How does snow at your resort differ from other resorts? What do you have to do differently in your job because of where you resort is?

In your opinion what is it about Colorado resorts that keep guests coming back year after year?

Anything else you’d like to add?