Wisconsin State Show Ski Specialty Awards

Individuals, acts, and teams receive special recognition at the annual Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships.

Jack Lukes Award

The Jack Lukes Award recognizes the outstanding male skier in each division. This award was established by the Aqua Skiers in 2001.

Janie Dibble-Woods/Michelle Cook Award

The Janie Dibble-Woods/Michelle Cook Award recognizes the outstanding female skier in each division. This award was established by the Wisconsin Water Ski Federation in 2003.

Gerald Kaudy Memorial Ballet Award

The Gerald Kaudy Memorial Ballet Award recognizes the highest scoring ballet line in each division. This award was established by the Aqua Skiers in 1976.

Robbie Schmidt Memorial Barefoot Award

The Robbie Schmidt Memorial Barefoot Award recognizes the highest scoring barefoot act in each division. This award was established by the Waupaca Chain Skiers in 1983.

Skip Gilkerson Memorial Showmanship Award

The Skip Gilkerson Memorial Showmanship Award recognizes the best showmanship exhibited by an individual or an show act in each division. This award was established by the Wisconsin Water Ski Federation in 2017.

Jeff Schmick Memorial Freestyle Jump Award

The Jeff Schmick Memorial Freestyle Jump Award recognizes the Freestyle Jump Champion from the Individual Events Competition. This award was established by the Aqua Skiers in 2014.

Most Original/Unique Act

This award recognizes the most original or unique act in each division.

Best Comedy Act

This award recognizes the best comedy act in each division.

Outstanding Trick Skier Award

This award recognizes the overall best trick skier among all team competition divisions. The award was established by the Aquanuts in 2015.