October 9, 2008 – The vibrant, exciting snow sports industry recently lost a dedicated and talented journalist – Paul Robbins. SIA, in partnership with NASJA (North American Snow Journalists Association), wants to recognize achievement in writing that tells the story of how innovation of equipment, apparel and accessories enhance the participants experience on the hill and trail.

Submission deadline is Friday, December 12, 2008. Download the application here.

Criteria to apply for the Paul Robbins Award are:
– Applicant must be a member of NASJA in good standing
– Applicant must write about snow sports (ski, snowboard, snowshoe, tele, XC, pipe/park)
– Article must be published in a recognized consumer publication, print/electronic or online location.
– Must turn in articles for (previous season, current season) thirty (30) days prior to the Award deadline.
– Applicants can submit only one (1) article per year.
– Award winners and applicants can apply for the Award each year.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact SIA at SIAawards@snowsports.org

Through this award, join your peers in recognizing Paul Robbins, an esteemed journalist that helped define snow sports through his writing and vision. Winners will be announced at the SIA ’09 SnowSports Trade Show, January 27-30, 2009 in Las Vegas. They will receive recognition in the journalism and snow sports industry along with $750 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.

This new award, the SIA Paul Robbins Award, joins other esteemed SIA awards such as the US and Canadian Retailer of the Year, US and Canadian SnowSports Regional Reps of the Year, and the Supplier of the Year Awards.