Paul Livissianos - 2025

Paul Livissianos has been involved in snowsports for over 20 years as a highly respected judge and official. Serving in roles such as Head Judge, Starter, and Referee, he has contributed to countless events — from Interschools and National Championships to World Cups and even the Olympics. Known for his organisation and professionalism, Paul coordinates and mentors judges, runs judging clinics, and ensures events run smoothly by planning months in advance. He actively recruits and manages judging teams for mogul events across Perisher and Thredbo. Beyond his technical skills, Paul’s calm, friendly presence supports athletes, volunteers, and spectators alike, creating an inclusive and enjoyable environment. His dedication, reliability, and passion have made him an invaluable contributor to Australian snowsports.

Jonathan Mandl - 2025

Jonathan Mandl has been a dedicated and passionate member of the Australian snow sports community since 2005. Deeply involved with the Radford College Snowsports Program, he has supported generations of students by providing coaching, competition guidance, equipment maintenance, and logistical help. As a long-time Snow Australia Interschools volunteer, Jonathan is known for mentoring new officials, sharing his vast knowledge, and creating a supportive, welcoming environment at every event. Whether marshalling, gatekeeping, or teaching on the slopes, he embodies generosity, patience, and enthusiasm, making a lasting impact on athletes and volunteers alike. Respected for both his expertise and kindness, Jonathan continues to be a cornerstone of grassroots snow sports development in Australia.

Mel Johnston - 2025

Mel Johnston has led the PLC Sydney Winter School for more than 20 years, running a children’s camp and overseeing a term-long residential program for up to 15 teenage girls. The program blends daily skiing with academic study, fitness, life skills, outdoor education, and wellbeing activities. Living with the students, Mel serves as a house mother and mentor, supporting both their personal and academic development. Her leadership has helped over 150 girls grow into skilled, confident, and independent young women, with many progressing to represent Australia in skiing. The program is unique in its strong integration of sport and academics, and Mel’s dedication has been central to its long-lasting success.

Graeme Cox - 2025

Graeme has dedicated over 40 years to freestyle skiing as a coach, Technical Delegate (TD), and long-serving volunteer. For more than 20 years, he has been an active member of the Freestyle Committee and a certified FIS TD, officiating at numerous national events, including the ABOM Mogul Challenge, and mentoring the next generation of Australian TDs.

His deep coaching and technical expertise have supported the development and maintenance of freestyle facilities at Falls Creek, Mt Buller, and Perisher, where he also runs coaching clinics to keep the sport thriving. Always committed to learning, he continues to attend coaching and TD clinics, even completing a World Cup TD assist. Recognised for his decades of service, Graeme was recently made a Life Member of the Falls Creek Race Club, celebrating his outstanding contribution to freestyle skiing and winter sports in Australia.

zoe jaboor - 2023

Zoe Jaboor has been involved with Snow Australia as a FIS accredited Mogul and Aerial Skiing judge for over 15 years, adjudicating events both nationally and internationally including the Olympic Games. 

Following a stint on the sidelines due to injury, Jaboor's first foray into judging was at Interschools when she was 18. The experience sparked a passion for the role, with Jaboor sharing her delight at receiving recognition. 

Within her role as Coordinator of Judges, Jaboor is responsible for training and development of future judges, organising clinics for prospective officials to attend. 

adam begg - 2022

Adam Begg has done an outstanding job as Snow Australia's National Judging Coordinator during the 2022 domestic season. He currently serves on the Snow Australia National Park and Pipe Committee and has judged 22 domestic and international seasons over the last 16 years. Among them are two Olympic Games, a World Championship, multiple Burton New Zealand and Australian Opens, and many others. 

He volunteers during the domestic season by coordinating judging panels for Interschools events and judging at Perisher and Thredbo Park events.

sandra paul - 2021

Sandra Paul, who has demonstrated excellence in her volunteer role as a FIS Cross Country Technical Delegate (TD).

The dual Winter Olympian in the sport of Biathlon has been a technical delegate for the past five years and is considered one of Australia's leading Cross Country technical delegates. 

She is Australia’s most experienced technical delegate for Rollerskiing events and contributed significantly to the development of the 2021 Snow AUS Rollerskiing Series.

Sandra is also a dedicated volunteer and official in the cross country community.

paul livissianos - 2019

 Paul is an FIS Level A Freestyle Mogul Judge and Level B Freestyle Aerial Judge who is known for his work at World Cup Mogul events, the ANC Freestyle Mogul Championships, ABOM and the NSW Junior Series. Additionally, Paul spends his time volunteering within the Freestyle Mogul community by delivering Mogul Judging clinics to up skill new and experience judges, instructors and coaches, organising judging panels at NSW competitions, management of mentoring programs, instigating and networking with international judges to be a part of the Australian National Mogul Judging Panel and coordinating younger less experienced judges. Paul has recently been named as a judge at the 2021 Freestyle World Championships and 2022 Olympic Winter Games.