Annual Awards

US Speedskating recognizes its athletes, members, coaches and clubs through annual award nominations and recognition.

Find a list of all the award winners below:

Most recent recipients:

PRESIDENT'S AWARD - not awarded in 2023

ERIC HEIDEN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Jordan Stolz, 2023 Recipient

Named for Eric Heiden due to his high level of achievement
Recommendations of eligible athletes made by the High Performance team - awarded to one athlete
Started in 2003, but only awarded as deemed necessary
Final decision made by USS President or committee created by the President
Given to athlete with the highest achievement of the season
Olympic events and World Championships carry more weight than World Cup titles or national championships
If a Short Track and Long Track athlete are deserving, a decision must be made between the two
Recommendations made at the end of the elite skating season, a minimum of four weeks prior to the USS Congress

USOPC COACHING AWARDS - Jacob Roberts, 2022 USOPC Volunteer Coach of the Year;

AAC DEDICATION TO SPORT AWARD - Ashley Granata, 2023 Recipient

The winning athlete is someone who has shown dedication to the growth and betterment of speedskating
Nominated by the US Speedskating membership
Letter explaining how the athlete has improved the sport must be submitted to the AAC by mid-March
Selected by the current members of the Athlete Advisory Council
Winner announced mid-April

GEORGE HOWIE MEMORIAL AWARD -Steve Trynoski, 2022 Recipients