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NASJA: ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The North American Snowsports Journalists Association is a professional group of more than 250 writers, authors, photographers, videographers and broadcasters. Press members report on ski, snowboard and Nordic related news, information and features via various media outlets. Corporate members include media contacts or employees of ski resorts, convention and visitor associations, manufacturers and others who have a commercial interest in the journalistic coverage of winter sports.
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THE HAROLD S. HIRSCH AWARDS
The 2018 Hirsch Awards have a new format! These awards have changed over the years to reflect changes in the ways our members communicate and NASJA is excited to present the new streamlined categories. We now have two annual award categories, ‘Words’ and ‘Images.’ The ‘Books’ award is given every third year, and will be included in this year’s contest. Also, the competition is now open to everyone, not just NASJA press members.
NORTHEAST WINTER WEATHER SUMMIT · DEC 2-3
NASJA and Stratton Mountain Resort are hosting this two-day summit designed to bring together meteorologists, resort associates, ski industry businesses, journalists and state tourism representation from throughout the Northeast. Summit sessions will include a hands-on active morning to include “the science of snowmaking,” “the art of snow grooming and riding with the groomer,” and “driving your car in adverse conditions.” There will also be products on hand to show how skiers and riders handle cold temperatures and winter conditions.
This event is presented by Mountain Travel Symposium and MountainGuard, along with other supporting industry organizations. View the schedule and register online at newinterweathersummit.org.
NASJA PARTNERS WITH LEARN TO SKI AND SNOWBOARD INITIATIVE
The organizers of the snow sports industry’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard (Month)/Bring a Friend initiative (LSSM/BAF) have announced a new partnership with the North American Snow Sports Journalists Association (NASJA) to promote this year’s January/Bring a Friend programs and especially the new Learn to Ski or Snowboard DAY celebration. It is scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2019.
“It made sense to partner with NASJA since so many media people who cover snow sports are members of the organization and so are many of the resorts who host learning programs during the month,” said Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director for LSSM(M)/BAF and also corporate liaison for NASJA.
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NASJA MEETINGS - WINTER 2018-2019
November 8-9: 2018 NASJA members meeting at the Boston Ski Show.
December 3: NASJA members meeting at the Northeast Winter Weather Summit, Stratton Mountain Resort, VT. More about the event is at newinterweathersummit.org.
January 2019: Western Winter Summit, details coming soon
February 28-March 2, 2019: NASJA members meeting in conjunction with the Ski New England Hannes Schneider Race at Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, NH.
April 3--Park City, April 4-7--Deer Valley, UT: NASJA members annual meeting in conjunction with the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
2018 Awards
Meet the winners of the Paul Robbins Outstanding Competitor Award, the Carson White Snowsports Achievement Award, Bob Gillen Memorial Award, and the Mitch Kaplan Award. . . .MORE
Synergy on Snow
Face shots one day, goggle tans the next… That’s what NASJA members and their guests experienced at the annual meeting held April 11 to 15 at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe.
The conference marked new beginnings for NASJA. It was the initial meeting after the restructuring of NASJA into a single national organization.
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About NASJA
NASJA provides the opportunity to network with over 250 press and corporate members. We are the largest snowsports communication group in North America. . . .MORE
NASJA Clipbook
Enjoy a selection of the most recent snowsports coverage by NASJA members, from a broad variety of print and online sources. . . .MORE
Join Today!
NASJA is a great way to extend your professional network. Attend our events, cultivate your industry connections, help promote snowsports awareness! . . .MORE
Member Benefits
NASJA members enjoy exclusive access to snowsports press and corporate directories. Other benefits include member discounts to industry retailers. . . .MORE
NASJA Member Testimonials
NASJA has introduced me to fellow ski writers from around the country, many of whom I may not have met otherwise. It’s inspiring to hear about their deep experience in the snowsports industry. It’s also been a great way to get to know resort PR people from other regions than my own. I’ve called on other NASJA members when I needed information for stories I was writing that included ski areas I wasn’t as familiar with. And it’s been fun to get to know colleagues of all ages.
Cindy Hirschfeld
Early in my career, deep in the last century, I had the good fortune to win the Harold Hirsch Award a couple of times. It did a lot for my credibility within the industry and helped me score some freelance assignments.
Seth Masia
As a long term member of NASJA, Deer Valley Resort has benefited from the opportunity to create lasting relationships with both press and corporate members. The annual conferences have provided us with an invaluable opportunity to connect with key players in the ski industry. NASJA has provided us with a way to keep informed about trends and personal updates among the snow media.
Emily Summers
Communications Manager, Deer Valley Resort
With NASJA, I've skied New Hampshire,Vermont, Colorado, California, British Columbia. Because of NASJA, I've also skied France, Italy, Scotland, Montana, Idaho, Maine, Alberta and maybe a dozen or so other snowy places.
Jules Older, Ph.D.
5 time Harold S. Hirsch Award winner
When I joined NASJA as a snowsports blogger, my contacts in the ski industry were limited. After one meeting, my network exploded, as did my opportunities. Not only that, but now I call many of these contacts my friends.
Kristen Lummis
braveskimom.com
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