Sooner or later, every generation gets to forge its own way. And we’ve seen, through this annual celebration of under-30 talent, how quickly a new generation can begin to shape our resorts.

This year’s group is typical in that regard, as well as noteworthy for their individual accomplishments. We chose this group not because they are the 10 most outstanding of their generation, but to represent the great diversity in experiences, positions, resort types and sizes, geography, and accomplishments that younger members are bringing to the industry. We received nearly 50 nominations for this year’s list, from resorts as diverse as Marble Mountain, Newfoundland, and Vail, Colo. From the call center to the general manager’s office, young professionals are stepping up and making a difference, as this year’s 10 demonstrate.

As impressive as the nominees themselves are, the enthusiasm and respect their nominators express is equally striking. We thank all of you nominators for showing such strong support for your staffs.

Explore the hall of fame of past honorees, some of whom you might recognize as current leaders in the industry! 

And now, to the 10. 

Subscribers can read their full profiles in the SAM Digital Archives.

	Alexandra beech Advanced Sales Centre Host, Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.  Age: 24
	prestON cline Risk and Safety Manager, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, W. Va. Age: 26
	Dan edwards Senior Activities Manager, Breckenridge, Colo. Age: 26
	GREG GAVRILETS Terrain Park Manager, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area, Tenn. Age: 26
	Brent noren Operation Manager, Big Powderhorn Resort, Mich. Age: 27
	ROBERT ORTLIEB Scanning Manager, Keystone Resort, Colo. Age: 24
	DAVE REILLY Terrain Park Manager, Steamboat, Colo. Age: 27
	AManda stewart Children’s Snowsports School Manager, Boreal Mountain Resort, Calif. Age: 25
	MOLLY TARLOFSKY Communications Coordinator/Snow Reporter, Okemo, Vt. Age: 25
	DAVID YEAGLE Director of Snowsports, Mohawk Mountain, Conn. Age: 28