• The essence of community leadership is the courage and desire to initiate and inspire change within society. A great leader has the motivation to drive positive change, inspire, and collaborate with community organizations.

    Whether a recognized leader or not, four scholarships (2 Seattle area and 2 national) will be given to Black, Indigenous, Women of Color including Trans-Women or Genderqueer in order to cultivate inclusivity in snow sports.

  • 22/23 EDGE Choice Award consists of 4 scholarships (2 Seattle area and 2 national) which include:

    1) Group Lessons Ski or Snowboard at Stevens Pass Ski Area (12noon-3:00PM):

    Training Dates: Friday February 24, 2023 - Sunday February 26, 2023

    Arrival Thursday February 23, 2023

    Departure Monday February 27, 2023

    2) Recipients will receive:

    Lift Tickets

    Rental gear

    Shared Lodging

    Travel stipend (National recipients only)

    3) 22/23 Season Pass (For Seattle area recipients only)

    * Not provided: Meals and ground transportation

  • 1. Nominee must 18 years of age or older and a never-ever or beginner+ to snow sports.

    2. Nominee must be a Black, Indigenous , Woman of Color including Trans-Woman of Color, or Genderqueer persons under-represented in snow sports

    3. Nominee must have strong personal motivation to learn the skiing or snowboarding disciplines

    4. Nominee must currently live in the United States and be a citizen, permanent resident, or DACA of the United States of America. Note: Seattle or surrounding areas (i.e. King, Snohomish, and Pierce county) are encourage to apply.

    5. Application closes: Monday December 26, 2022 at 7:00PM PST

    6. Selections will be announced January 04, 2023.

21/22 EDGE Choice Award Recipients will be announced Monday January 10, 2022