Points-Based Awards
Charlotte Howar Skater of the Year
2023 Winner: Harper Breitenfeld
Charlotte was the first BFSC member to earn the right to skate at Regionals. Presented annually to the BFSC member who demonstrates the greatest athletic achievement for the Club year. In November 1961, 10-year-old Charlotte Howar, daughter of Mrs. John Howar was the first Alabamian to participate in a USFSA competition when she went to the EGL Championships in Cleveland, OH. Coached by Rosemary Reid, Charlotte earned the right to compete by passing three tests – a preliminary test in Indianapolis, her second in Champaign, IL and the third in Birmingham that fall. Skating for only two years, Charlotte trained 3-4 hours each day with a day off on Saturday. The award is given on the basis of a point system established in 2004.
Leslie Burnett Award for Excellence in Ice Dance
2022 Winner: Savanah Worth
The Board created this award in memory of someone very special to the Club. Leslie Burnett stopped by the Awards banquet after having completed an awesome 1st year at Auburn to share huge hugs and smiles, and to make plans to skate with everyone over the summer and work on her Gold dances. Only days later, we lost her to a tragic accident. Leslie Burnett showed a great passion for ice skating and ice dance and brought a smile to everyone who skated with her. This award is presented in her memory to the ice dancer who has achieved the most points in ice dance testing and competing.
Haskins Bowman Adult Skater of the Year
2023 Winner: Reilyn Intemann
Haskins Bowman was the Club’s first Vice President and an avid skater. Presented to the Adult skater (21 or older) who achieves the greatest accomplishments, both through testing and competition, that is no longer competing in the classical competitive track.
Non-Points-Based Awards
Mrs. Theodore Kinum President’s Award
2023 Winner: Monica Powers
Bette Kinum was the Club’s initial President upon its founding in 1961, 44 years ago. Presented by the BFSC President to the Member who best symbolizes the ideals that BFSC was originally founded upon and volunteers beyond the call of duty to provide opportunities for our skaters.
Rosemary Reid Landovsky Coaches Award
2023 Winner: Palmer Lunsford
Rosemary Landovsky was the first instructor for BFSC at Parad-Ice Arena. Presented by Director of Skating, Pelham Skating School for Pelham Civic Complex based upon merit and input from all Professional, Junior and Associate Coaches currently on Staff. The names of the top three skaters are presented to the Board at the meeting prior to the Annual Banquet. With the names, a list of the merits (attitude, training, and sportsmanship) should also be presented and the Director of Skating will discuss these nominees to the board.
Tracee Moseley Most Improved Qualifying Skater
2023 Winner: Adria Lilac
Tracee was the first medalist from BFSC at the South Atlantic Regionals. Presented and voted on by the Board Members to the Qualifying skater (Juvenile through Senior or Championship intermediate-novice free skate, championship junior-senior free skate, championship adult gold free skate, championship adult dance, championship adult pairs) that best exemplifies improved abilities, attitude and behaviors from the previous year. Capturing a silver medal in the 1982 South Atlantic Regional figure skating championships in Alexandria, VA, Tracee Moseley, 11, became the first BFSC skater to earn a medal in a regional event. An electronic poll of all coaches who have private students. A list of all eligible skaters will be sent to each coach who will then rank their top ten recommendations for this award. Skaters will be awarded 10 pts for 1st place rankings, 9pts for second place, 8 points for third place and so on. The top 3 point earners will be presented to the BFSC Board for consideration.
Dawn Balch Most Improved Non-Qualifying Skater
2023 Winner: Lucy Jett
Dawn was voted three times as the Most Outstanding Skater. Presented to the Non-Qualifying skater (Pre-Preliminary through Pre-Juvenile) that best exemplifies improved abilities, attitude and behaviors from the previous year. Presented and voted on by the Board Members to the Non-Qualifying skater (Pre-Preliminary through Pre-Juvenile or Adult levels not listed above under qualifying skater) that best exemplifies improved abilities, attitude and behaviors from the previous year. Dawn Balch, a 13-year-old Simmons Junior High student and the Outstanding Junior Member from 1978, 1979 and 1980. The 3-time award recipient was the daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Allan Balch, Jr. An electronic poll of all coaches who have private students. A list of all eligible skaters will be sent to each coach who will then rank their top ten recommendations for this award. Skaters will be awarded 10 pts for 1st place rankings, 9pts for second place, 8 points for third place and so on. The top 3 point earners will be presented to the BFSC Board for consideration.
Herbert L Hollowell Standard of Excellence Award
2023 Winner: Sienna Newsome
Presented to a BFSC skater that has excelled competitively on and off the ice; skater must demonstrate competitive skills at their level, maintained a Standard of Excellence in the classroom and be a valued member of the Club by his/her peers. Presented by the current Treasurer and voted on by the Board Members to a BFSC skater that has excelled competitively on and off the ice; skater must demonstrate competitive skills at their level, maintained a Standard of Excellence in the classroom and be a valued member of the Club by his/her peers. Nominations must be accompanied by a completed nomination form and a copy of their most recent report card.
John Zimmerman IV Standard of Excellence Award
2023 Winner: Adria Liliac
This qualifying skater must demonstrate competitive skills at their level, have received at least Regional, if not National notoriety, maintain a Standard of Excellence in the classroom and be a valued member of the Club by his/her peers. John Zimmerman IV is our most noted skater to date, and his Standard of Excellence in achieving the goal of competing in the Olympics and World Championships remains untouched by any BFSC skater presently. This award is presented to the BFSC skater that has excelled competitively on and off the ice. This skater must demonstrate competitive skills at their level, have received at least Regional, if not National notoriety in the current or past year, maintain a Standard of Excellence in the classroom and be a valued member of the Club by his/her peers. Nominations must be accompanied by a completed nomination form and a copy of the skater’s most recent report card.
Marylin Warth Dedication to Skating Award
2023 Winner: Rebecca Guthrie
Marylin Warth represented the first of three generations of skaters at BFSC. Her desire, dedication and love of the sport were essential to the success BFSC enjoys today. We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Marylin. Presented in her honor to the club member who gave of their time, effort and energies to the continued success of the BFSC. This award is presented only in years where commendable.
Peer Choice Awards
Priscilla Fowler Peer Choice Award
2023 Winner: Adria Lilac
Priscilla Fowler is the highest recognized female skater and only skater of BFSC attaining the 8th Figure Test. Presented by Priscilla Fowler based upon a vote of all BFSC skating members as to whom they choose as the Most Outstanding Skater each year. Skaters unable to attend the banquet, but wishing to vote may mail or email their ballot to the club president. Their name must be attached so that votes can be tracked to ensure each skater votes only once.
Betty Bostwick Sportsmanship Award
2023 Winner: Reilyn Intemann
Betty Bostwick is one of the most dedicated members of BFSC and her ideals and principles are what all of us should aspire to achieve. Presented to any BFSC skater that models sportsmanship on and off the ice, is respectful of others, modest and humble. Skaters unable to attend the banquet, but wishing to vote may mail or email their ballot to the club president. Their name must be attached so that votes can be tracked to ensure each skater votes only once.
Previous Award Winners
Charlotte Howar Skater of the Year
- 2022: Harper Breitenfeld
- 2021: Harper Breitenfeld
- 2020: Amy Herndon
- 2019: Claire Rivas
- 2018: Gloria Marshall
- 2017: Emily Sanders
- 2016: Claire Rivas
- 2015: Alyssa McDougal
- 2014: Julia DeCarlo
- 2013: Julia DeCarlo
- 2012: Audrey Harper
- 2011: Alyssa McDougal
- 2010: Heather Hardman
- 2009: Carolyn Diehl
- 2008: Preston Culpepper
- 2007: Maria Adcock
- 2006: Alex Darnell
- 2007: Maria Adcock
- 2006: Alex Darnell
- 2005: Else Noble
Leslie Burnett Award for Excellence in Ice Dance
- 2022 Winner: Savanah Worth
- 2021: Amy Herndon
- 2015: Julie DeCarlo
Haskins Bowman Adult Skater of the Year
- 2022: Anna Blankenship
- 2021: Amy Herndon
- 2020: Phillip Bagnall
- 2019: Adam Hudson
- 2018: Adam Hudson
- 2017: Anita Saxena
- 2016: Emily Sanders
- 2015: Becca Guthrie
- 2014: Kim Harris
- 2013: Erica Miller
- 2012: Kim Heitham
- 2011: Eric Brandley
- 2010: Kim Harris
- 2009: Elisa Rush
- 2008: Rebecca Guthrie
- 2007: Jennifer Kenski
- 2006: Jennifer Kenski
- 2005: Anita Saxena
Mrs. Theodore Kinum President’s Award
- 2022: Henrika Taylor
- 2021: Amanda Baker
- 2020: Rachel Landers
- 2017: Kristin Hippolito
- 2016: Dona Mezick
- 2015: Judee Evans
- 2014: Peggy Schifano
- 2013: Tim Harper
- 2012: Karen Litwiniec
- 2011: Linda Beamon
- 2010: Allen Spradling
- 2009: Jennifer Kenski
- 2008: Anna Wong
- 2007: Robin Lorenz
- 2006: Megan Wyatt
- 2006: Scott Spector
- 2005: Robin Lorenz
Rosemary Reid Landovsky Coaches Award
- 2022 Winner: Harper Breitenfeld
- 2021: Adria Liliac
- 2020: Savannah Worth
- 2014: Marilyn Evans
- 2009: Leslie Burnett
- 2008: Shelia O’Connor
- 2007: Preston Culpepper
- 2006: Heather Hardman
- 2005: Marissa Spector
Tracee Moseley Most Improved Qualifying Skater
- 2022: Adria Lilac
- 2021: Harper Breitenfeld
- 2020: Brooke Bachman
- 2019: Katie Beth Berry
- 2018: Madeline Smith
- 2017: Gloria Marshall
- 2016: Claire Rivas
- 2015: Sarah Bamford
- 2014: Kim Harris
- 2013: Grace Ji
- 2012: Alyssa McDougal
- 2011: Payton DeMotte
- 2010: Loren Roth
- 2009: Carolyn Diehl
- 2008: Annabella Wong
- 2007: Heather Hardman
- 2006: Marisa Spector
- 2005: Alex Darnell
Dawn Balch Most Improved Non-Qualifying Skater
- 2022: Lily Taylor
- 2021: Shannon Shaffer
- 2020: Sienna Newsome
- 2019: Amy Herndon
- 2018: Savannah Worth
- 2017: Isabell Morisse
- 2016: Madeline Smith
- 2015: Amy Yang
- 2014: Michaela Slocum
- 2013: Sarah Bamford
- 2012: Gloria Marshall
- 2011: Lane Schifano
- 2010: Victoria Hogg
- 2009: Paige Livengood
- 2008: Carolyn Diehl
- 2007: Shelia O’Connor
- 2006: Annabella Wong
- 2005: Shelia O’Connor
Herbert L. Hollowell Standard of Excellence Award
- 2022: Palmer Lunsford
- 2021: Adria Liliac
- 2020: Brooke Bachman
- 2016: Michaela Slocum
- 2015: Lane Schifano
- 2014: Mary Myers
- 2013: Lexi Walton
- 2012: Audrey Harper
- 2011: Alyssa McDougal
- 2010: Emily Hardwich
- 2009: Leslie Burnett
- 2008: Sarah Elizabeth Hyde
- 2005: Sarah Elizabeth Hyde
John Zimmerman IV Standard of Excellence Award
- 2022: Adria Lilac
- 2019: Irinia Gonzalez Sigler
- 2016: Claire Rivas
- 2011: Maria Adcock
- 2010: Loren Roth
- 2009: Heather Hardman
- 2008: Annabella Wong
- 2007: Loren Roth
- 2006: Alex Noble
- 2005: Alex Noble
Marylin Warth Dedication to Skating Award
- 2022: Priscilla Fowler
- 2021: Susie Gray
- 2019: Heather Gonzalez
- 2014: Cindy Harper
- 2010: Tracy Spradling
- 2009: Kim Hardwick
- 2008: Robin Lorenz
- 2005: Beth Noble
Priscilla Fowler Peer Choice Award
- 2022: Blayne Powers
- 2021: Avery Baker
- 2020: Isabel Morrisee
- 2019: Sara Jamieson
- 2018: Amy Yang
- 2017: Claire Rivas
- 2016: Claire Rivas
- 2015: Claire Rivas
- 2014: Michaela Slocum
- 2013: Julia DeCarlo
- 2012: Preston Culpepper
- 2011: Payton DeMotte
- 2010: Sheila O’Connor
- 2009: Payton DeMotte
- 2008: Heather Hardman
- 2007: Ashley Deavers
- 2006: Alex Darnell
- 2005: Alex Noble
Betty Bostwick Sportsmanship Award
- 2021: Anna Blankenship
- 2020: Amy Herndon
- 2019: Anna Blankenship
- 2018: Claire Rivas
- 2017: Anita Saxena
- 2016: Michaela Slocum
- 2015: Anna Blankenship
- 2014: Elizabeth Jason
- 2013: Bonnie DeCarlo
- 2012: Erica Miller
- 2011: Sheila O’Connor
- 2010: Julia DeCarlo
- 2009: Allison Hanby
- 2008: Riordan Wyatt
- 2007: Kenneth Brackett
- 2006: Anita Saxena
- 2005: Jennifer Kenski
