2020 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Award Winners Announced

Twelve trail projects and programs have been chosen by the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) as recipients of its 2020 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards.

Washington, D.C. (October 22, 2020) – Twelve trail projects and programs have been chosen by the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) as recipients of its 2020 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards. The awards – honoring former U.S. Representative Tom Petri (WI) – recognize outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds. These projects will be honored at a live virtual ceremony on October 22 with participation by award recipients and key trails champions, including Members of Congress.

The trail projects honored by the CRT and award categories are:

  • Pine Street Woods (Idaho) – Multiple-Use Management and Corridor Sharing
  • Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan (Georgia) – Community Linkage
  • Cal-Ida Connector Trail (California) – Maintenance and Rehabilitation
  • Boardwalks and Observation Deck Rehab/Replacement (South Carolina) – Accessibility Enhancement
  • Trailhead and Trail Construction in the Shawnee National Forest (Illinois) – Public-Private Partnerships and Access to/Use of Public Lands
  • Thurston Hills Natural Area Trail Project (Oregon) – Public-Private Partnerships and Access to/Use of Public Lands
  • Milan Trail Huggers Nash Stream Bridge (New Hampshire) – Construction and Design
  • Blue Ridge Tunnel Rehabilitation and Trail Project (Virginia) – Construction and Design
  • Monadnock Trail Improvement Project (New Hampshire) – Youth Conservation/Service Corps and Community Outreach
  • Nevada’s Outdoor School’s Outdoor Ethics Program (Nevada) – Education and Communication
  • Sam Houston National Forest—Eastside Multi-Use Trails Rehabilitation (Texas) – Enhancement of Federal Lands
  • Maricopa Trail Volunteer Stewardship Program (Arizona) – Engaging Public-Sector Partners

Details on the honored projects and programs as well as a link to viewing the awards ceremony are available at the American Trails website.

CRT Members The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) is an alliance of national and regional trail-related organizations across a broad spectrum of interests representing motorized and non-motorized communities. Its members work together to build awareness and understanding of the Recreational Trails Program, which returns federal gasoline taxes paid by off-highway recreationists to the states for trail development and maintenance.
Adventure Cycling Association
American Council of Snowmobile Associations
American Hiking Society
American Horse Council
American Motorcyclist Association
American Trails
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
Back Country Horsemen of America
BlueRibbon Coalition
Conservation Legacy
The Corps Network
Equine Land Conservation Resource
International Association of Snowmobile Admin.
International Mountain Bicycling Association
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Assoc.
Motorcycle Industry Council
National Bicycle Greenway
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
National Park Hospitality Association
National Recreation and Park Association
National Wildlife Federation
Off-Road Business Association
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
People for Bikes
Professional Trail Builders Association
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association
Society for Outdoor Recreation Professionals
SnowSports Industries America
Specialty Equipment Market Association
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
Student Conservation Association
Tread Lightly!
United Four Wheel Drive Associations