George Hufsmith Award - Alpine
Eden DeMino
The George Hufsmith Award
[Alpine]
For Love and Passion of the Sport
Eden DeMino
Eden Demino is consistently motivated to be at practice. She is always having fun and loves to train and race, freeski powder, or hit jumps. Eden has boundless energy. When the mountain closes she will go sledding, ice skating, nordic skiing, or to the Woodward Barn.
Eden is determined, competitive, and confident. On race days, she can enjoy the environment, her teammates, and then turn on the fire in the gate. Eden Demino exemplifies a love for the sport, a passion for the process, and athletic success from the intersection of joy and hard work.
Congratulations Eden DeMino!
George Hufsmith Award “Love & Passion” for the Sports
George Hufsmith’s wish was for a scholarship to be established in his name to assist Copper Mountain Ski Team athletes who demonstrated his same “love and passion” for the sport. George was once a kid who showed some promise as an elite athlete, but because he lacked resources, he was unable to pursue his dreams. Prior to his death of rare disease, the Club had no knowledge of George, but George knew about the Team because he often skied at Copper Mountain and “loved watching the kids in the red coats training very hard.” His widow established the award in memory of George, and at one time, the award also included a scholarship for summer camps or projects. This award is presented to 1 athlete in each discipline who has shown consistent “love and passion” for the sport.
Nominees:
Dylan Smith
Finn Kavanaugh
