This award recognizes innovative and successful strategies for promoting and increasing trail use and understanding.

2023 Trail Promotion and Education Award

Carson City Open Space and Muscle Powered

The trail connectivity around and through Carson City, Nevada that both Carson City Open Space and Muscle Powered has built up is something to admire. Their promotion of the importance of trails, proper trail etiquette, and access to trails is top notch.

2019 Trail Promotion and Education Award

The Georgia Mountains Children’s Forest Network

By enhancing and expanding successful programs offered through strong Forest Service partnerships, this Children’s Forest Network cultivates an understanding of public lands and fosters participation in the care of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its surrounding lands and forests.

2017 Trail Promotion and Education Award

Cleveland Metroparks Trail Ambassador Volunteer Program

Cleveland Metroparks Trail Ambassador Volunteer Program helps provide an exceptional guest experience by interacting with the public to provide assistance, guidance, and education.