Our honorees
Bindu and Friends
The fund began with Bindu. Over the years our mountain community has lost other friends who lived the same way: all in, generous and stoked. Each now has an award in their name, given every year to a young athlete who carries that spirit forward.
Bindu Spirit Award
Bindu Sky Pomeroy
Teacher, snowboarder, the Mayor of East Vail and the reason this fund exists
Read Bindu's story →
Lily Connelly Female Athlete of the Year Award
Lily Connelly
Coach, painter, potter and one of the freest souls this valley has known
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Nick Courtens Community Member Award
Nick Courtens
Skier, rafter, gardener, coach, and the friend who always stepped up
Read Nick's story →
Tony Seibert "Pardee On" Award
Tony Seibert
Vail kid, freeskier, full send every time and a smile to match
Read Tony's story →
Nick Whittemore "Do Better Try Harder" Award
Nick Whittemore
Ski builder, coach and youth freeride pioneer
Read Nick's story →Every scholarship is given in the name of Bindu and friends. Help us keep their spirit moving through the next generation.