SR features editor named OIWC Pioneering Woman

Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) announced today that SR features editor Vanessa Pierce and pro skier Lynsey Dyer of SheJumps have been chosen as the 2008 recipient of the Pioneering Woman Award. The award, specific to the outdoor industry, will be presented during OIWC’s Gathering, The Snow Lounge, Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5:30-7 p.m., at the SIA Las Vegas snowsports trade show.
OUTDOOR INDUSTRIES Women’s Coalition (OIWC) announced today that SR features editor Vanessa Pierce and pro skier Lynsey Dyer of SheJumps have been chosen as the 2008 recipient of the Pioneering Woman Award. The award, specific to the outdoor industry, will be presented during OIWC’s Gathering, The Snow Lounge, Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5:30-7 p.m., at the SIA Las Vegas snowsports trade show.
    Each year, Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition recognizes a woman in the snowsports industry who has furthered the OIWC mission by demonstrating an outstanding commitment to mentoring female colleagues through exemplary leadership skills. For 2008, the Pioneering Woman Award is presented to two women, Lynsey Dyer and Vanessa Pierce of SheJumps.org .
    Vanessa, features editor for Ski Racing magazine, and Lynsey, a professional freeskier, launched SheJumps.org in 2006. SheJumps is a community dedicated to acknowledging, inspiring, and supporting women to reach their potential. By offering an online magazine, challenging events, and financial support, SheJumps brings together women who are willing to take a risk to reach their potential. 
    The site will soon be a non-profit organization, aimed at raising funds to offer scholarships to women in the outdoor world who are ready to take a jump to reach their goals. 
    When learning they had won the award, Vanessa said, "To be honored with the OIWC Pioneering Woman award is the utmost compliment. Lynsey and I created SheJumps to help women pursue success, which is also the mission of OIWC. Challenging women within the industry — and outside — to be their best is our main purpose. It is so rewarding to see women we've inspired take a jump to enhance their careers, pursue their dreams, and ultimately enjoy life to the fullest."
   The women will receive their Pioneering Woman Award during the 1st Annual Winter evening OIWC Snow Lounge Gathering on Jan. 31. The event, on site at the Mandalay Bay, Palm Room H from 5:30-7 p.m., will include food, drinks and networking opportunities. The awards presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m.