Mitzi has held the position of treasurer of VAST more than a few times, always stepping in to help out when needed, along with duties from the local clubs. On the national and international level, Mitzi was the Chairperson of the 1987 International Snowmobile Congress held in Burlington, Vermont. She has chaired the VAST scholarship fund for many years, writes regularly for the VAST news with two columns, has authored a cook book for VAST's 30th Anniversary. In 1999 she was elected Vice President of the Iron dog brigade, and recently was appointed to the Vermont Governor's Snowmobile Advisory Council. Her other activities include being active in Veterans Auxiliaries, a member of local and national quilting organizations, being Secretary of Treasurer.

They have received numerous awards and are recognized as pioneers of the sport of snowmobiling.

ROGER PILLMAN, Volunteer/Club Organizer from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Roger began his association with the sport of snowmobiling in 1971 and is continuing to be involved. A charter member of the Castor Snowmobile Club in 1972, chairman of the 1975 Castor Snowmobile Jamboree, and in 1978 elected to the Alberta Snowmobile Association. He is also a consultant to the Off-Highway Vehicle Association.

His willingness to promote and sponsor international fellowship among snowmobilers was a key to the success of the Trans-World Minnesota-to-Moscow snowmobile expedition.

Elected President of the Alberta Snowmobile Association in 1981, the same year he attended his first International Snowmobile Congress. In 1984 he was elected Co-Chair of ISC, founded MS Ride for Hope, and was inducted into the Iron Dog Brigade in 1984. He was named Canadian Snowmobiler of the Year in 1985 and was elected Chairman of the International Snowmobile Council in 1986. Snowmobile Magazine named him "Most Valuable Snowmobiler" in 1987. The MS fund raising rides that Roger Pillman organized are still in the legendary category, riding from the U.S. to Canada, with members of many state and provincial organizations. Roger continues being active in all aspects of snowmobiling on local, national and international levels. For his continuing efforts, he has received many prestigious awards for his years of service.

Ron Ruediger accepting his award from ISHOF President, Mr. Elmer Cone
RON RUEDIGER, Volunteer, from Spearfish, South Dakota was sponsored by the South Dakota Snowmobile Association (SDSA). First starting snowmobiling in 1967, he became a member of the SDSA in 1969 and has now been a member for over 30 years. He organized a snowmobile club in 1970 in Groton, S.D. where he was living. He was President of that club for three years, under his leadership that club grew to one of the largest in the state. In 1974 Ron was elected Vice President of SDSA and served six two year terms as district director. In 1994 was elected president of the state association. Appointed to the Governors Snowmobile Advisory Council, by two different Governors, he served for eight years.

Moving to Spearfish, S.D. he found that the local club has been disbanded, he set about rebuilding this club that was located in the heart of all South Dakota snowmobiling. He did just that and served as President for four years, and brought club membership up to 114 families.

He became active again in SDSA and was elected a director and served in that capacity through 1992. Ron was named "Most Valuable Snowmobiler" in 1983, South Dakota Snowmobiler of the year in 1986, and honored as U.S. Snowmobiler of the Year in 1992.

Attending all but one SDSA state conventions and fifteen International Snowmobile Congress’. Ron has assisted in the production of the Snow-Plainsman magazine, writing numerous articles for other publication. Ron continues to represent SDSA to the Black Hills Regional Multiple Use Coalition. In 1995, Ron was inducted into the Iron Dog Brigade, organized his third Snowmobile Club in 1997 - The Southern Hills E-Z Riders, along with being named to the South Dakota Hall of Fame. He remains active, heading the Charity Committee for South Dakota Snowmobile Association.

Chuck Wells accepting his award from ISHOF President, Mr. Elmer Cone
CHUCK WELLS, Trail and Program Developer, from Kuna, Idaho, was nominated by the Idaho State Snowmobile Association. Snowmobiling being his profession with the State of Idaho, gives him the opportunity to see the sport from both sides. He has been an avid snowmobiler since 1971, seeing a vision in the future of organized snowmobiling. He has set up and implemented a grooming program which now is a model for all of the United States and Canada. Chuck has traveled extensively to other areas to assist in setting up similar programs. Realizing safety is a key ingredient, he developed and administered the first safety program in Idaho. Being an expert in accident investigation, he’s called on to eliminate any problems that arise around Idaho. Always belonging to a snowmobile club, he knows the importance of organized snowmobiling, not only at the local level, but nationally and internationally. He has been honored for not only his professionalism with many numerous awards not only for career related contribution, but also for his personal accomplishments to individual, clubs, and state associations.

The author of many printed reports, articles and brochures, has him doing many talks, presentations and field demonstrations. Chuck continues to be involved in all of snowmobiling and it does not stop when he leaves his office.