Wisconsin's snowmobile trail system is made possible by the volunteer efforts of AWSC snowmobile clubs and members.  Each year, the AWSC solicits nominations for their "Of The Year Winners" to recognize those club members who truly go above and beyond.

One (1) complete copy of all nomination paperwork must be sent and received no later than Friday, June 19, 2026 to be eligible.  Please complete the required forms with legible handwriting, or typed.  Please submit any pictures, newspaper articles, etc. (keep attachments to 10 pages) along with your nomination and submit to: AWSC, 529 Trail Side Dr., Suite 200, DeForest, WI  53532.  If completing form online, please remember to save fillable form before forwarding via email to stormyh@awsc.org.  The selected Applicant will be submitted (by the AWSC Office) for consideration to ACSA for the Snowmobile Club of the Year the following spring for selection/presentation at the ISC conference held in June.
  
All winners will be notified the second week of August, 2026. Winners will be recognized at the banquet during Workshop weekend 10/23/26-10/25/26 at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Manitowoc, WI ).
 
Please note – Any nominations received after June 19, 2026 will not be considered.

Recognition/Award Categories: (Click for forms)

2026 Of The Year Nomination Requirements

2026 AWSC Snowmobiler of the Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Snowmobiler of the Year - Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Snowmobiler Of The Year - Google Doc

2026 AWSC Young Snowmobiler of the Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Young Snowmobiler Of The  Year - Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Young Snowmobiler Of The Year - Google Doc

2026 AWSC Snowmobile Family Of The Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Snowmobile Family Of The Year - Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Snowmobile Family Of The Year - Google Doc

2026 AWSC Volunteer Groomer Of The Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Volunteer Groomer Of The Year -  Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Volunteer Groomer Of The Year -  Google Doc

2026 AWSC Young Volunteer Groomer Of The Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Young Volunteer Groomer Of The Year -  Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Young Volunteer Groomer Of The Year -  Google Doc

2026 AWSC Snowmobile Club Of The Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Snowmobile Club Of The Year - Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Snowmobile Club Of The Year - Google Doc

2026 AWSC Dealer Of The Year - Word Doc
2026 AWSC Dealer Of The Year - Fillable PDF
2026 AWSC Dealer Of The Year - Google Doc
 
2026 AWSC Snowmobiler Of The Year
One AWSC Snowmobiler of the year will be selected. The eligibility requirements include the following:

• Snowmobiler has demonstrated a deep commitment to snowmobiling and is involved in snowmobile organizations striving to make the sport even more enjoyable in the future should be nominated. 
• Individuals and/or snowmobile organizations can make these nominations. Self-nomination is permitted. 
• All nominations should include the nominee’s full name, address, a description of the nominee and their contributions to snowmobiling, as well as an explanation as to why these contributions are particularly noteworthy.

2026 AWSC Young Snowmobiler Of The Year
One AWSC Young Snowmobiler Of The Year will be selected. The eligibility requirements include the following:

• Young snowmobiler nominees must be between the ages of 14 -19 (as of January 1st of that year), an active AWSC club member and has taken a snowmobile safety course.
• Young snowmobilers that have demonstrated a deep commitment to snowmobiling and who are involved in snowmobile organizations striving to make the sport even more enjoyable in the future should be nominated.
• Individuals and/or snowmobile organizations can make these nominations. Self-nomination is permitted.
• All nominations should include the nominee’s full name, address, a description of the nominee and their contributions to snowmobiling, as well as an explanation as to why these contributions are particularly noteworthy.
  
  

2026 AWSC Snowmobile Family Of The Year
One AWSC Snowmobile Family Of The Year will be selected. The eligibility requirements include the following:

• Snowmobile family has demonstrated a deep commitment to snowmobiling and who are involved in snowmobile organizations striving to make the sport even more enjoyable in the future should be nominated.
• Individuals and/or snowmobile organizations can make these nominations. Self-nomination is permitted.
• All nominations must include responses to all topics address in this form. All nominations are to be presented in the format of this form and by the prescribed application date.
• Supporting documents, pictures, testimonials, etc should be presented as an attachment.

2026 AWSC Volunteer Groomer Of The Year
One AWSC Volunteer Groomer Of The Year will be selected. The eligibility requirements include the following:

• Volunteer Groomer has demonstrated a deep commitment to snowmobiling and is involved in snowmobile organizations striving to make the sport even more enjoyable in the future should be nominated.
• Individuals and/or snowmobile organizations can make these nominations. Self-nomination is permitted.
• All nominations should include the nominee’s full name, address, a description of the nominee and their contributions to snowmobiling, as well as an explanation as to why these contributions are particularly noteworthy.

2026 AWSC Young Volunteer Groomer Of The Year
One AWSC Young Volunteer Groomer Of The Year will be selected. The eligibility requirements include the following: 

• Young Volunteer Groomer must be between the ages of 18 and 29 and have at least 2 years of grooming experience.
• Young Volunteer Groomer has demonstrated a deep commitment to snowmobiling and is involved in snowmobile organizations striving to make the sport even more enjoyable in the future should be nominated.
• Individuals and/or snowmobile organizations can make these nominations. Self-nomination is permitted.
• All nominations should include the nominee’s full name, address, a description of the nominee and their contributions to snowmobiling, as well as an explanation as to why these contributions are particularly noteworthy.

2026 AWSC Snowmobile Club Of The Year
One AWSC Snowmobile Club of The Year will be selected. The eligibility requirements include the following:

• A snowmobiler dealership that is deeply committed to organized snowmobiling and is involved with snowmobile organizations and strives to make the sport even more enjoyable in the future. The size, sales, volume, or brands of product have no bearing on the selection process.
• It is helpful to include documentation such as newspaper clippings, pictures, as well as any other information you think might make a reasonable and fair selection.  If more space is needed, please continue your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

• Dealer activities that may be considered in a dealer of the year nomination include the activities of both the current and the immediate past season.  

 
Please note – Any nominations received after June 19, 2026 will not be considered.