I've been snow boarding for 10 plus years now and never get tired of it have been to most resorts in Austria, France, Italy, Andorra etc.
As said above the as long as there is snow you'll have a good time especially if its your 1st time.
For a beginner I'd recommend Austria it's a short transfer to any of the resorts from the airport.
Try zell am see and if you feel adventurous during the week you can take a bus or taxi to the glacier in kaprun. Many years ago we done that in search of some off piste which resulted in a lift in the police helicopter!
There is also a good bar in zell am see diele bar I think it's called. après ski is good and the ladies from the surrounding mountain side come down to it most evenings. Which is rare because skiing holidays are generally a sausage fest!
My favourite would be meribel this January will be my 3rd year in a row to head there. Its huge but it's very expensive to eat and drink.
At a budget of 1k you will definitely get something decent.