To recognize the efforts of an individual or group within the Patrol who has:

1. Made an important contribution to the efforts of the Patrol to make skiing a safer and more enjoyable sport,
   
2. Acted at a level above that which is normally expected of the member or group,
   
3. Motivated others within the System to support/expand those efforts.

To create a broadening of awareness of the role of the Patrol in the promotion of safe skiing both within and beyond the System.

A member or group of members in good standing.

Preference should be shown for:

1. Those submissions which support the safety programs currently emphasized by the System.
   
2. Activities which generate favourable publicity among the general skiing public,
   
3. Programs or activities which can be implemented on a broad scale within the System.

In any given year, the award need not be given if in the opinion of the Awards Committee the nominee's contribution does not meet the objectives. Similarly, the award should not shared.

The recipient's name(s) will be engraved on the Safe Skiing Trophy which they will retain for one year. They will also receive an engraved plaque.