CHARLES WAHLIG MEMORIAL USARS LIFE MEMBERSHIP Charles Wahlig's name was affixed to this award after his death in 2007 to commemorate his having been the first recipient of USARS Life Membership in 1960 and in recognition for his long and exceptional service provided to the entire spectrum of roller sports. USARS is honored to perpetuate this tribute to subsequent roller sport benefactors and leaders who have likewise contributed substantial opportunity, programs and achievements for growth and success of American amateur competitive roller skating through their extended service to this sport and to welcome them as Life Members. (Prior to 2009, known as “USARS Life Membership”)

M.M. SHATTUCK DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Begun in 1961 as the "Amateur of the Year Award," the recipient of this award must have consistently demonstrated outstanding service to USA Roller Sport programs throughout the competitive season, whether at the regional, national or international levels. To win the award, the candidate must: a) b) c) Be a USARS member in good standing; Have demonstrated consistently outstanding service to the USA Roller Sports (in any of the three disciplines) throughout the competitive season; Have demonstrated dedication to regional, national or international competitive roller skating through his or her contributions of time, energy, thought and talent (in areas other than competitive achievement); 4) Have demonstrated high standards of fairness and concern for athletes, coaches and officials involved in programs.

 ELMER RINGEISEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD This award was established in 1983 to honor a current competitive skater in any of the three disciplines who has conducted himself or herself according to the highest ideals of good sportsmanship. This skater exemplifies, in an outstanding way, the pledge of the USARS Code of Conduct. To receive the award, the candidate must: a) b) c) d) Be a member of USARS in good standing; Have demonstrated the true spirit of amateur athletics in word and action throughout the competitive season, accepting both victories and defeats with grace and humility; Have set an outstanding example of good behavior through courtesy and consideration to teammates, competitors, judges and officials; Have demonstrated, in a specific situation, that he or she has the highest standards of respect for, and fairness to, fellow participants in USA Roller Sports programs.

GORDON B. "BUDD" VAN ROEKEL LIFE TIME SERVICE AWARD This award shall be awarded periodically, not on an annual basis, as an individual merits such recognition for the highest level of continuous service to the USA Roller Sports.

The recipient of this award must have consistently demonstrated outstanding service to USA Roller Sport programs throughout the competitive season, whether at the local, club, league levels. To win the award, the candidate must: A)  Be a USARS member in good standing; b)     Have demonstrated consistently outstanding service to the USA Roller Sports (in any of the three disciplines) throughout the competitive season; c)   Have demonstrated dedication to local, club, league international competitive roller skating through his or her contributions of time, energy, thought and talent (in areas other than competitive achievement); d)     Have demonstrated high standards of fairness and concern for athletes, coaches and officials involved in programs.