b'VAST NEWSAWARDS & NOMINATIONSBy Patty Companik is to recognize the outstandingwith completing a nomination, please If we have snow or if we dontcontributions made to the sport ofcontact me directly. Email: patricia.have snow, the work never endssnowmobiling in Vermont. If youcompanik@sbcglobal.net. Phone: 203-for many volunteers behind thehave any questions or need any help710-7358.scenes. To run a successful club, volunteers will tell you that this is not a seasonal responsibility, but an all-year responsibility. Folks will also tell you that it takes many dedicatedMake a Difference volunteers to make it happen. As an association, we are extremely fortunate to have many dedicatedNominate Someonevolunteers. Now is the time to take a minute and thank a volunteer for theirNOMINATIONS AREDUEMay 1, 2022contributions. The deadline for nominations is May 1, unlessVAST volunteers and clubs are dedicated andotherwise noted. Theres plenty of time to send in your nomination.committed all year long. Please take the time to Remember, anyone can send in anominate someone who deserves recognition.nomination.You can submit a nominationHorizon VolunteerTrailblazerSnowmobiler of the Year via the online form or mail your Snowmobile Family of the Yearnomination if you prefer writing it. The committee accepts both methods. Jr. Snowmobiler of the Year (age limit 15)Remember to be as specific as you Dealer of the Year Snowmobile Club of the Yearcan about the nominee. Include as much detail about their contributionsAwards for ClubsTrail Related and dedication as you can. The more information you provide, the better Most Improved Trails Best Signed Trails the committee is educated about this Best Groomed Trails Trail Project of the Yearperson, club or project.The committee reviews allTo obtain nomination forms go to vtvast.org/awards.htmlnominations, discusses them as a team and finalizes the selections ofTwo $1500 the awards. There are many different types of awards to nominate someone, but ifSCHOLARSHIPSyou are unsure which one to select just use the generic nomination form. This will allow the committee to review that nomination and selectAPPLICATIONS AREDUEMARCH 1, 2022the award which best fits the write up. 2974 E MAIN ST, WATERBURY, CT203-755-2682VAST awards two $1,500 scholarships annually.VAST Annual award forms are locatedWWW.LANDNSEAPOWERSPORTS.NETon the vtvast.org site under theScholarship Awards are open to VAST members, their spouses and/or NEWEST DEALER IN CT!ABOUT tab on the home page. dependents of all ages to help you further your education in any post The intent of the awards programsecondary school, including vocational/technical education.Two Chances to Win!The applications of the top five finalists will also be submitted for consideration to the Northeast Chapter of 2 | Snowmobile VERMONTthe International Snowmobile Councils (NEISC) Scholarship Awards program. The NEISC awards two $500 scholarship awards annually.All applications must bepostmarked or faxed NO later than March 1, 2022. For application go to: vtvast.org/scholarships.html or call (802) 229-0005 ext. 10Please send all applications to:26 Vast Lane, Barre, VT 05641|fax: 802-223-4316| email: office@vtvast.org'