Professional Skaters Association Announces Winners of the 2013 EDI Awards
(6/11/13) - The Professional Skaters Association (PSA) announced the winners of the annual EDI Awards at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on Friday, May 24, 2013.The Education and Dedication International (EDI) Awards are named after the late World and Olympic coach, Edi Scholdan, who died in the 1961 world team plane crash. Scholdan was the first president of the PSA and inspiration for the awards, which recognize exceptional achievement in the sport of figure skating.
Joint PSA and U.S. Figure Skating EDI Awards
Coach of the Year Award
Award Winner: Christy Krall
Paul McGrath Choreographer of the Year Award
Award Winner: Tom Dickson
Developmental Coach of the Year Award
Award Winner: Tammy Gambill
Pieter Kollen Sport Science Coaching Award
Award Winner: Christy Krall
PSA EDI Awards
Sonja Henie Award
Presented to a female, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner.
Award Winner: Tanith Belbin
Gustave Lussi Award
Presented to a male, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner.
Award Winner: Michael Weiss
The F. Ritter Shumway Award
Presented to a person who has earned distinction for unending dedication and significant contribution to the world of figure skating.
Award Winner: Ben Wright
Jimmy Disbrow Distinguished Official Award
Award Winner: Wendy Enzmann
The Betty Berens Award
Presented to a coach who has overcome adversity-physical or emotional-and who has continued in dedication and perseverance to serve their profession with dignity and fortitude.
Award Winner: Darin Hosier
Joe Serafine Volunteer of the Year Award
Award Winner: Denise Williamson
Fritz Dietl National Award for Ice Arena Excellence
Award Winner: Colorado Springs World Arena Ice Hall
Action Photo of the Year Award
Award Winner: Mark Walentiny
Honorary Member/Lifetime Achievement Award
Award Winner: Ricky Harris
The awards were presented at the 2013 PSA International Conference, Trade Show, and Reunion celebrating the 75th anniversary of PSA. Paul Wylie and Susie Wynne hosted the annual awards gala, "The Edi's."
