b'Annual Meetingsnowmobile advisory council. He isthe clubs annual hot dog roast, and known for his generosity, donatingmanaging club merchandise.time, expertise, resources, and financial support to various events, projects, and neighboring clubs.Horizon Award: John HullNortheast Kingdom Snow BlastersJohn Hull has been president of the Northeast Kingdom Snow Blasters Presidents Award: Cole Meader, Austinsince 2017, leading the club throughSnowmobiler of the Year: Judy ValenteMeader, and Hailee Ruffnerseveral major initiatives. He organizedBrighton Snowmobile ClubMount Abe Snow Sports the purchase of a new Piston Bully, theJudy Valente received numerous These junior members of Mountconstruction of a new groomer barn andnominations, both online and Abe Snow Sports serve as junior trailclubhouse, and supported numeroushandwritten, for her extensive volunteer directors. Each works alongside a seniorsuccessful fundraisers. In addition towork. After retiring from military trail director to maintain sections of thehis role as club president, Hull alsoservice, she has dedicated nearly all of clubs trails. They have helped rebuild aserves as a VAST county director andher time to volunteering. In addition vital bridge after summer flooding, clearco-chair of the VAST trails committee.to her role as club treasurer and VAST trees following winter windstorms, signKnown for his relationship-buildingalternate county trails coordinator, and stake trails, and secure a trail rerouteskills, he is an advocate for landownersshe contributes in numerous ways, with club members. They also regularlyand snowmobiling, constantly seekingincluding budget preparation, working attend the clubs monthly meetings. innovative ways to promote the sport.with auditors and tax accountants, trail His leadership has elevated the clubmaintenance, bridge repair, painting to premier status, according to histrail markers, and serving as club nomination. photographer. Valente also contributes to the VAST club newsletter, manages the club website, and often takes new riders on trips in the Northeast Kingdom. She is also the administrator for the clubs Facebook page and handles landowner appreciation efforts. Her nomination noted, She is very passionate and dedicated to snowmobiling. Her level of devotion to the sport is at the highest Founders Award: Stuart (Tiger) Baconlevel.Upper Valley Snow PackersStuart Tiger Bacon has been a volunteer for the better part of theSnowmobile Family of the Year: Upper Valley Snow Packers 54 years ofMckenna Family (Gene, Jeanne, existence. He served as club presidentMegan, Ryan, Justin, and Kevin)for 15 years and is one of the clubsWoodford SnoBustersprimary groomer operators. Stuart is alsoThe Mckenna family has been involved known as the clubs best diplomat whenin snowmobiling for over 40 years, with working with landowners. one member being a founding member of the Woodford SnoBusters. They are dedicated to trail work, building bridges, helping at events, and serving as active club board members. The family isJunior Snowmobiler of the Year: deeply involved in various aspects ofCallahan Farnhamthe club, from chairing the membershipWashington Snow Flyerscommittee and volunteering at the Very Special People Ride to sewing neckCallahan Farnham has been helping his warmers, maintaining trails, organizingfather and other club members with trail 18 | Snowmobile VERMONT'