Two Denton Hill Ski Patrol Members were presented with National Ski Patrol achievement awards at the Western New York Region Ski Patrol Awards Banquet on Saturday, May 17^th.

Molly Bovard was presented with the NSP Distinguished Service Award.  This award is presented to those Patrollers who have performed extraordinary service to the National Ski Patrol and the skiing public for at least 20 years. This is distinguished by exceptional devotion to duty and outstanding performance. Molly has been a member of the National Ski Patrol for 37 years and has given her time and talents selflessly to promote and advance the snow skiing community. She has held many roles with the National Ski Patrol including Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor, Mountain Travel & Rescue Instructor and past Patrol Director of the Denton Hill Ski Patrol. She is also a member of the Allegany Nordic Patrol at Allegany State Park in Salamanca, NY. Throughout her Ski Patrol career, she has also been awarded the Yellow, Purple and Blue Merit Star Awards. She was awarded the NSP Eastern Division Outstanding Patrol Representative Award for 2006-2007 and her NSP National Appointment in 2012.

Al Quimby was presented with NSP National Appointment #12393. A National Appointment is an honor bestowed upon a patroller who demonstrates leadership and exemplary service to the National Ski Patrol beyond activities with their home patrol. These patrollers have demonstrated leadership, good character, diplomacy, positive attitudes, good judgment, exemplary patrolling abilities, and extraordinary service. Al has been a member of the National Ski Patrol for 18 years and his numerous and exceptional contributions have made significant permanent improvements to his local, secondary and regional patrols. He currently serves as the Patrol Director of the Denton Hill Ski Patrol and is also an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Instructor. Additionally, Al is an OEC Trainer/Evaluator for the Western New York Region’s Senior Program where he also leads the Medical Moulage Team preparing the patients with realistic wounds for the training scenarios. He is the region’s travelling photographer, taking photos at region events and publishing the Western New York Region’s Newsletter. Al is also a member of the Ski Sawmill Ski Patrol in Morris, PA.