SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., May 26, 2016—At the 2016 NSAA National Convention and Trade Show, several resorts and individuals were honored with annual awards. The various awards recognize environmental efforts, marketing acumen, safety, bringing new skiers and riders to the sport, and more.

The following is a list of the 2016 honorees:

Conversion Cup Award: Wachusett Mountain, Mass.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Rob Kautz, Sugar Bowl Resort, Calif.

SKI Magazine Golden Eagle Awards for Environmental Excellence

Small Ski Area (fewer than 200,000 skier visits)

Soda Springs, Calif.

Medium Ski Area (200,000 to 500,000 skier visits)

Gore Mountain, N.Y.

Large Ski Area (more than 500,000 skier visits)

Aspen Skiing Co.

Hero of Sustainability: Kristyn Lingenfelter, Squaw Valley, Calif.

Industry Impact Award: Judy Dorsey, Brendle Group

Marketing Awards

Best Use of Mobile Technology

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area, N.H.

Best Social Media Campaign

Peek 'n Peak Resort, N.Y.

Best Direct Marketing Program

Stowe Mountain Resort, Vt.

Best Use of Video Marketing

Pats Peak Ski Area, N.H.

Best Family Campaign

Ski Apache Resort, N.M.

Best “Bring a Friend” Campaign

Sunlight Mountain Resort, Colo.

Best Overall Marketing Campaign

Taos Ski Valley, N.M.

National Safety Awards

Best Overall Safety Program (350,000 or more visits)

Mammoth Mountain, Calif.

Best Overall Safety Program (Up to 350,000 visits)

Ski Apache Resort, N.M.

Best Employee Safety Program

Aspen Snowmass, Colo.

Best Guest Safety Program

Boreal Mountain Resort, Calif.

Best Kids on Lifts Safety Campaign

Copper Mountain Resort, Colo.

Safety Champion

Linda Bowling, Sun Valley Resort, Idaho

Sustainable Slopes Grant Winners

Crystal Mountain, Mich.

Taos Ski Valley, N.M.

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