The Suzanne Shelley Clark Award was secured by World Figure Sport in memory of World Figure & Fancy Skating Champion, Shepherd Clark's mother, Suzanne Shelley Clark. This award is given to any parent, or supporter of a figure skater who has made a tremendous impact in their skating life.
Recipients of this award include: 2020- Professor Mandy Bennett, Robin and James Cooley, Jacquelyn and Brent Germain, Linda and David Griffin, and Elizabeth and Joseph Shaughnessy; 2021- Professor Mandy Bennett, Michael Bradley, Robin and James Cooley, Elizabeth and Joseph Shaughnessy, Xiaoli Wang and Professor Hou; 2022- Rosemary Gole
Mother of six time World Figure & Fancy Skating Champion, Sheperd Clark, Suzanne Shelley Clark loved jeweles and skating. Though not a skater herself, she appreciated the dedication and beauty of the sport and encouraged and supported her son throughout his career. Pictured here is one of her favorite outfits, a sparkly hot pink dress with a diamond and ruby necklace, along with two portraits.