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posted Jan 16, 2018

Missouri: Kathie Brennan

As a member of the Ozark Trail Association (OTA), Kathie is a high energy, tireless volunteer with a passion for kids and trail building who has immersed herself into almost every aspect of the Ozark Trail (OT).


posted Jan 16, 2018

Minnesota: David Halsey

Dave Halsey is a free lance writer who has ridden his ATV along the Woodtick trail in the Chippewa National Forest for many years.


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Louisiana: John C. Leslie

John is currently working on seven new statewide ATV trail improvement projects.


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Illinois: Steve Buchtel

Enthusiasm for his job, for trails and for partnerships are the hallmarks of Steve.


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Idaho: Kristin Lundstrom

Kristin established the “Story Trail” for children and adults.


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Florida: Helen Koehler

Helen Koehler is a diehard equine trail advocate in Levy County, Florida.


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Delaware: Delaware Trail Spinners

Since 1992, The Delaware Trail Spinners have donated over 10,000 hours to trail improvements in their state and neighboring Maryland as well as contributed $29,000 towards trail construction.


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Connecticut: Joe Hickey

Joe Hickey has given a lifetime of service to protecting and preserving Connecticut’s trails and open space.


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California: Robert Griffis

Robert Griffis was nominated for his efforts on behalf of various local trails, regional agencies, and National Recreation Trails in California and surrounding states.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Alaska: Mike Shields

Mike Shields has designed, built and maintained trails throughout the western U.S. and Alaska since 1960, and managed trail systems from 1970 to 1996.