06/04/2026
Great lifts need great people. As the proud presenting sponsor of the 2026 Yeti Awards in Salt Lake City, we were honored to celebrate the frontline heroes behind Utah’s world-class ski experience. Congratulations to every winner within the full range of resort operations recognized at this year’s ceremony—your commitment to the mountain shows in every ride.
“These are the people who show up before dawn and work through storms just to make every guest’s day a little bit more memorable. The Yetis exist to make sure that kind of work is recognized and celebrated.” —Nathan Rafferty, President of Ski Utah
2026 Yeti Award Winners
Back of House — Food & Beverage Professional of the Year: Matt Serna, Solitude Mountain Resort
Front of House — Food & Beverage Professional of the Year: Riley Dahlquist, Snowbasin Resort
Groomer of the Year: Alfrado (Frado) Jefferies, Alta Ski Area
Guest Services Professional of the Year: Kyle Quinn, Snowbird
Instructor of the Year: Tim Roelofs, Brian Head Resort
Lift Mechanic of the Year: Elisha Shannon, Brian Head Resort
Lift Operations Person of the Year: Bevan Hawkins, Deer Valley Resort
Parking Attendant of the Year: Austin Stoval, Brighton Resort
Patroller of the Year: Chris Dever, Brian Head Resort
Snowmaker of the Year: Rebecca Manley, Deer Valley Resort
Terrain Park Groomer of the Year: Matt Byerly, Brighton Resort
Vehicle Mechanic of the Year: Stephen Tallant, Snowbasin Resort
Ski Utah Chairperson's Award: Matt Baird, Sundance Mountain Resort
Member of the Year: Joe Bott, Second Summit Hard Cider Co.
President’s Award: Snowland Ski Area