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Who won PSA coach of the year and chereographer of the year?

It hasn't been reported yet on either the PSA website, USFS website, or icenetwork, even though the PSA conference is over.

tripleaxle said:

Who won PSA coach of the year and chereographer of the year?

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I tweeted the following (hearsay) news over the weekend: Frank Carroll (Coach of the Year), Jim Peterson, Lyndon Johnston, Alison Smith (Developmental Coaches), Lori Nichol (Choreographer), Heidi Thibert (Sport Science).

Thank you. Just curious since the conference is over and no official news.

PSA award winners were as follows:

F. Ritter Shumway Award (dedication)
John Nicks


Distinguished Judge
Gale Tanger


Paul McGrath Choreography Award
Marina Zoueva/Igor Sphilband


Developmental Coach
Jim Peterson/Allison Smith/Lyndon Johnston


Betty Berens Award (a coach who's overcome adversity)
Janet Champion


Sonja Henie Award (female who's brought recognition to fs in a positive manner)
Lori Nichol


Gustave Lussi Award (male who's brought recognition to fs in positive manner)
David Kirby


I am not certain, but I do not think PSA did a press release on these awards yet this year, which may be why the information has not been as widely published as in previous years. At least, I did not see one; I may be incorrect.

Continuing with the awards . . .

Photo of the Year
Vicky Luy (Mirai doing layback @ Nats)


Joe Serafine Volunteer of the Year
Lynn Benson


Fritz Dietl Award (lifetime dedication to skating)
Diane Ronayne


Coach of the Year
Frank Carroll


Pieter Kollen Sport Science Award
Heidi Thibert (CER person)


Coaches Hall of Fame
-Wally Sahlin (deceased)
-Barbara Roles Williams
-David and Carole Shulman