b'VAST NewsSCHOLARSHIPS &Make a Difference VOLUNTEER AWARDSBy Patty Companik Nominate SomeoneNow is the time to take a minute and thank volunteers for their contributions. A few thoughts when considering sending in a nomination: NOMINATIONS AREDUEMay 1, 2025May 1st is the deadline for nominations (unless otherwise noted.) VAST volunteers and clubs are dedicated andAnyone can submit a nominationcommitted all year long. Please take the time to for a volunteer or a club. nominate someone who deserves recognition.Members of a club can submit nominations for their own club and volunteers. Horizon VolunteerTrailblazerSnowmobiler of the Year Quality nominations vs. Snowmobile Family of the Yearquantity: The more details on a Jr. Snowmobiler of the Year (age limit 15)single nomination, the better. The nomination can be worked on by Dealer of the Year Snowmobile Club of the Yearseveral people and submitted by one. You can mention in the commentsAwards for ClubsTrail Related on the form who collaborated on the nomination write up if you would like Most Improved Trails Best Signed Trails to. The more detailed information you Best Groomed Trails Trail Project of the Yearprovide, the better the committee can be educated about a person, family,To obtain nomination forms go to vtvast.org/awards.htmlclub or project.Think of those who have never been recognized. There are manyTwo $2500 awesome volunteers and clubs out there doing outstanding volunteer work!You can submit a nominationSCHOLARSHIPSvia the online form or mail your nomination in if you prefer hand writing it. The committee accepts both methods.Dont know which award would apply to the person or club? UtilizeAPPLICATIONS AREDUEMARCH 1, 2025the general nomination form. This will allow the committee to reviewVAST awards two $2,500 scholarships annually.VAST the nomination and potentiallyScholarship Awards are open to VAST members, their spouses and/or select the award which best fits the contributions on the nomination.dependents of all ages to help you further your education in any post Descriptions and forms for thesesecondary school, including vocational/technical education.awards and more can be found on theTwo Chances to Win!The applications of the top five finalists will VAST website vtvast.org/awards.html.also be submitted for consideration to the Northeast Chapter of The deadline for nominations is May 1. the International Snowmobile Councils (NEISC) Scholarship Awards The committee reviews allprogram. The NEISC awards two $500 scholarship awards annually.nominations, discus them as a team and ultimately finalizes the selectionsAll applications must be postmarked or faxed NO later than March 1, 2025. of the awards. Award recipientsFor application go to: vtvast.org/scholarships.html or call (802) 229-0005are acknowledged at VAST Annual Meeting in the presence of their peers. Please send all applications to:26 Vast Lane, Barre, VT 05641|fax: 802-223-4316| email: office@vtvast.orgWinter 2025 | 3'