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Submit Your Award Nominations for Fellow RSA Members: Due August 15 Each year, the Roller Skating Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of its members and those passionate individuals who go above and beyond to support, grow, and elevate the roller skating industry. Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on a deserving friend, colleague, or mentor by nominating them for an RSA award! These awards honor a wide range of achievements from lifetime dedication and community leadership to innovation and teaching excellence. Whether it’s a rink operator who’s led with creativity, a coach who’s uplifted countless skaters, or a behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the wheels turning, we want to hear their story. ?? How to Nominate Download the application and list of award descriptions Download the form to your computer and complete and save. DO NOT complete the form in your browser - this will not work. Email it to honors@rollerskating.com ??? Deadline to submit nominations: August 15 Have questions? Contact Tonya Crenshaw at honors@rollerskating.com or call 317-347-2626 Ext. 111. RSA Awards at a Glance: Roller Skating Hall of Fame: Celebrates lifelong dedication with enduring contributions to the industry. RSA Life Membership: Honors members for meaningful, long-term contributions to the association’s advancement. RSM Lifetime Achievement Award: Recognizes sustained impact by RSM members on equipment, service, and innovation. Bob Bollinger Lifetime Achievement Award: For operators with 35+ years of meaningful service at the local and state level. Vernon Fowlkes Memorial Award: Awarded for lifetime service and leadership that advances the sport and industry. Victor J. Brown Operator of the Year Award: Acknowledges standout commercial contributions and industry leadership. Heart of the Industry Award: For those who tirelessly support the RSA at chapter, regional, or section levels. Charlotte Groves Board Citation Award: Honors significant industry contributions—membership not required. Al Kish Attaway Special Service Award: Celebrates innovative, above-and-beyond project leadership. Bill Carlson Innovative Rink Operator Award: Given to operators who generate breakthrough ideas and initiatives. SRSTA Life Membership & SCA Life Membership: Recognizes long-term contributions to teaching and coaching excellence. SRSTA Teacher of the Year: Honors educators advancing teaching standards and community impact in roller skating. (Due March 1 - Download SRSTA Awards form here.) ? Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the trailblazers and everyday heroes who make our roller skating community so special. Nominate today and help us roll out the red carpet for our industry’s brightest stars! RSA Member Awards The Roller Skating Association International recognizes and honors individuals in the roller skating industry for their various efforts and dedication by presenting a number of prestigious awards. If you would like to nominate a friend or colleague for one of the awards listed under Awards Definition on the form and return to honors@rollerskating.com. Awards Deadline: August 15 every year Click here to download application (details on awards and criteria are included) Feel free to also email any supportive documentation on awards to honors@rollerskating.com. If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Crenshaw at 317-347-2626 Ext. 111.
Each year, the Roller Skating Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of its members and those passionate individuals who go above and beyond to support, grow, and elevate the roller skating industry. Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on a deserving friend, colleague, or mentor by nominating them for an RSA award!
These awards honor a wide range of achievements from lifetime dedication and community leadership to innovation and teaching excellence. Whether it’s a rink operator who’s led with creativity, a coach who’s uplifted countless skaters, or a behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the wheels turning, we want to hear their story.
?? How to Nominate
??? Deadline to submit nominations: August 15
Have questions? Contact Tonya Crenshaw at honors@rollerskating.com or call 317-347-2626 Ext. 111.
? Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the trailblazers and everyday heroes who make our roller skating community so special. Nominate today and help us roll out the red carpet for our industry’s brightest stars!
RSA Member Awards The Roller Skating Association International recognizes and honors individuals in the roller skating industry for their various efforts and dedication by presenting a number of prestigious awards. If you would like to nominate a friend or colleague for one of the awards listed under Awards Definition on the form and return to honors@rollerskating.com.
Awards Deadline: August 15 every year
Feel free to also email any supportive documentation on awards to honors@rollerskating.com. If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Crenshaw at 317-347-2626 Ext. 111.