On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, a group of outstanding individuals were honoured for their remarkable contributions to the ski industry during the 2024 CWSAA Spring Conference in Jasper.
Charlie Locke
2024 Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award
Charlie Locke, proprietor of the Lake Louise Ski Resort, was bestowed with the 2024 Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award. His lifelong passion for the mountains was evident from his remarkable climbing and mountaineering expeditions in the 60s and 70s, during which he completed over 40 first ascents of peaks in Alberta and BC. In 1974, Charlie became a partner in the Lake Louise Ski Resort, and today, alongside his family, he remains actively involved in its operations. Outside of the ski industry, Charlie found success in diverse business ventures ranging from oil and gas to cattle.
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- Charlie Locke receives the 2024 CWSAA Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award
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- Steve Paccagnan and Jason Paterson honour Charlie Locke with the CWSAA Jimmie Spencer Award
Doug MacFarlane
2024 Jim Marshall Leadership Award
Doug MacFarlane, Vice President of Mountain Operations for Whistler Blackcomb, was honoured with the 2024 Jim Marshall Leadership Award. Doug’s journey in the ski industry began in 1988 as a patroller on Blackcomb, and over the years, he has served on the CWSAA Board of Directors and has been a mentor to many within the industry.
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- Doug MacFarlane receives the 2024 Jim Marshall Leadership award
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- Kim Locke and Jason Paterson congratulate Doug MacFarlane on the Jim Marshall award
Dean Roberts
2024 Rod Chisholm Operations & Maintenance Award
Dean Roberts, Lift Maintenance Manager at Sun Peaks, was recognized with the 2024 Rod Chisholm Operations & Maintenance Award. Dean’s ski industry journey started as a snowmaker and snowcat operator, and he later became a certified red seal millwright. He is actively involved in a number of CWSAA and industry committees and projects.
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- Dean Roberts receives the 2024 Rod Chisholm Operations & Maintenance Award
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- Dean Roberts accepts the Rod Chisolm award which was presented to him by Jason Paterson, Linda Chisholm and Bob Bell
Anders Svenson
2024 Lars Fossberg Excellence Award
Anders Svenson, Business Manager and partner at Mission Ridge, received the 2024 Lars Fossberg Excellence Award. Anders began his career at Mission Ridge as a teenage ski instructor and has since become an indispensable asset to the team. He is currently the President of the Saskatchewan Ski Area Operators Association and has been actively involved in CSIA and CWSAA snowsports committees.
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- Anders Svenson is the 2024 recipient of the Lars Fossberg Excellence Award
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- Hildur Sinclair presents Anders Svenson with the Lars Fossberg award alongside Jason Paterson
CWSAA 2024 Peak Performance Award
The CWSAA Peak Performance Award acknowledges innovation and creativity, celebrating individuals whose ingenuity has provided value to their employer and benefited the industry as a whole. This year, four deserving individuals were awarded the CWSAA Peak Performance Award:
- Zoe Sloan of Edmonton Ski Club
- Charles Albrow of Sun Peaks Resort
- Anna Boyd of Whistler Blackcomb
- Shannon Johnston of Asessippi Resort
Left to Right: Jason Paterson (CWSAA Chair), Kate Roddick (CWSAA Director), Charles Albrow, Zoe Sloan, Anna Boyd, Shannon Johnston, Katherine Seleski (CWSAA Director)