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posted Jan 16, 2018

Montana: John Brewer

John Brewer is the executive director of the Billings Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Missouri: Dan and Connie Burkhardt

Dan and Connie Burkhardt are being nominated for their efforts to protect the scenic and rural landscape that parallels Katy Trail State Park, a 240-mile rail-trail conversion that spans nearly the entire width of Missouri.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Minnesota: Mary Straka

Mary Straka has successfully influenced public policy relating to trail planning, protection, development and maintenance.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Michigan: Jim Radabaugh

For more than twenty years, Jim Radabaugh and the programs he manages have been the common driving force behind the success of the Michigan trail movement.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Kansas: Cecilia Harry

Cecilia has been the key person revitalizing interest in urban, suburban and unpaved trails throughout Leavenworth County, Kansas. Although there have been earlier initiatives. They have failed to sustain community involvement and support.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Louisiana: Jimmy L. Anthony

Jimmy Anthony currently serves as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Wildlife for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).


posted Jan 16, 2018

Idaho: David Gordon

David Gordon has the responsibility as the Ridge to Rivers Coordinator to oversee 140 miles of trails (with an additional 7 planned for spring 2013).


posted Jan 16, 2018

Georgia: Terry Palmeri

Terry's hard work is pure volunteer effort. Not only does she gets the job done but she encourages others to be involved as well!


posted Jan 16, 2018

Florida: Mickey Thomason

Mickey Thomason has been a leading trails advocate in Florida for more than 20 years.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Delaware: Karl Lehman

As a Trail Spinner leader, Karl was integral in driving the Trail Spinners towards improved communication with trail users and providing better experiences for new riders.