the skiing and boarding family of the year.

Windham Mountain is known for being very family friendly, and at the mountain you'll meet some pretty amazing families. Their stories have inspired us to create the Family of the Year contest, honoring them for their commitment to each other, their community and a healthy lifestyle. Winners receive free season passes, preferred parking and lots of other goodies. Nominate your family or another!

Rules & regulations:

No purchase is required to enter this contest. Purchases will NOT enhance any chance of winning.
The contest is open to everyone except employees, sponsors, and affiliated businesses of Windham Mountain.
You can nominate your own family, or any other family.
One nomination per family will be accepted. First nomination received by the judges will be the official nomination in the event that duplicates are received.
Nominations will include a completed Official Entry Form submitted to Windham Mountain with your favorite photograph of your family. Forms are also available at Windham Mountain and participating ski shops.
Nomination forms and photographs become the property of Windham Mountain and may not be returned.
Deadline for entry is March 30, 2008. Winners will be announced sometime this spring.
Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission for Windham Mountain and its affiliates to use winners' names and likenesses for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation.
The winning family agrees to be featured in all Windham Mountain advertising and promotional programs for the 2008-09 winter season, including but not limited to, photographs, video, etc. if Windham Mountain chooses to use them.
Any attempt to contact the judges directly or tamper with the results of the contest will disqualify the nomination of the family.
The decision of the judges is final. By being nominated or nominating your own family, you agree to the judges' decision.

Windham Mountain's annual Family of the Year contest official entry form:

Tell us about yourself

First Name
Address
City
Telephone
Family Members
Children

Last Name
Address 2
State	Zip
Email
Spouse
Age

Nomination Essays (200 Words Max)

Describe how your family has participated in and developed a commitment to the sports of skiing and/or snowboarding.

Describe how your family is involved in your home community.

Describe your family's commitment to each other and your extended family, what your traditions, rituals, and stories that are passed down through the generations.