Blizzard Tecnica is proud to announce the awards granted for the 2023 Hilaree Nelson Women2Women (W2W) Education Scholarship – their fourth annual scholarship for women looking to advance their education in snowsports. Over 550 women globally submitted applications, of which the brands selected 17 recipients, awarding over $20,000 scholarships and Blizzard Tecnica equipment.
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Coursework for the grants range from AIARE 1 to AMGA ski guiding, representing a mix of personal and professional goals for recipients – something Global Program Director, Leslie Baker-Brown felt was an important element. “Education is a key pillar of our Women2Women program,” said Baker-Brown. “It is critical to building confidence and creating opportunities for women to advance into leadership roles in the snowsports industry. When women see what other women have achieved, it instills the believe that anything is possible and there is space for all of us.”
As part of the submission process, applicants were instructed to share why they were applying for the scholarship. Upon reviewing all entries, a clear theme became present – the desire to create a more inclusive, accessible space for women and the next generation.
“I remain committed to the belief that we are never done growing into who we are,” said award recipient, Jennifer Mans. “I hope to make a long and storied career out of working and recreating in the backcountry, showing others by example that this is a viable and rewarding life choice despite financial barriers. Furthering my Avalanche Education allows me to mentor and champion other women who might not otherwise see themselves pursuing these leadership roles.”
Read more about the winners here.
About Blizzard:
Designed and developed in the historic and modern-day epicenter of ski equipment manufacturing, the Austrian Alps, Blizzard skis has been engineering top-performing alpine skis since the 1940s. With a rich history in technology-firsts, their team of expert product developers pulls data from world-champion skiers to weekend warriors to design the best skis for every type of skier. The US headquarters is located in West Lebanon, NH, and handles all sales and marketing efforts in the US, along with collaboration on marketing and product development with the product team located in Mittersill, Austria. Blizzard Sport USA is under The Tecnica Group umbrella where Blizzard and Tecnica operate as a single business unit in the United States. #LIVETHEMOMENT with us at: IG – @blizzardskis, FB – @blizzardski, www.blizzard-tecnica.com/us/en.
About Tecnica:
Since 1960, Tecnica has been a world leader in developing technical, high-performance footwear and alpine boots. True to their Italian heritage, Tecnica’s alpine ski boots and outdoor footwear put performance first, designed to maximize the experience for the outdoor enthusiast, whether skiing the steep and deep or exploring local mountains. The US headquarters is located in West Lebanon, NH, and handles all sales and marketing efforts in the US, along with collaboration on marketing and product development with the parent company, Tecnica Spa, located in Giavera del Montello, Italy.
#LIVETHEMOMENT with us at: IG – @tecnica_sports, FB – @tecnicasports, www.blizzard-tecnica.com/us/en.
