2012 Black Diamond of Excellence Awards Winners–Going Downhill
Best Northern VT Ski/Ride Area
Jay Peak
Best Central VT Ski/Ride Area
Sugarbush
Best Southern VT Ski/Ride Area
Mount Snow
Best Terrain Park
Mount Snow
Best Snowmaking
Mount Snow
Best Powder
Jay Peak
Best Bumps
Mad River Glen
Best Tree Skiing
Jay Peak
Best Grooming
Mount Snow
Mountain You’d Like to See Rise Again
Haystack
Best Pond Skimming
Mount Snow
Best Mountain for Kids
Mount Snow
Mountain With the Raddest Parties
Killington
Best Ski/Ride Deals
Mount Snow
Best Trail
Paradise, Mad River Glen
Best Lift
Bluebird Express, Mount Snow
Best Lift Attendant
Andy Wilson (Wally), Mount Snow
Best Ski Instructor
Two-way tie: John Little, Jay Peak, MA Raymond, Sugarbush
Best Snowboard Instructor
Dean Zorn, Jay Peak
Best Groomer
Dave Heath, Jay Peak
Best Downhill Athlete (Female)
Kelly Clark
Best Downhill Athlete (Male)
John Egan
Best Rental Facilities
Mount Snow