Coalition for Recreational Trails Annual Achievement Awards

This awards program, established in 1998, recognizes outstanding uses of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds, showcasing excellent projects made possible by RTP funding and enhancing awareness and appreciation of the RTP among Members of Congress and other key officials.

2023 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Award Winners

The Coalition for Recreational Trails is excited to announce its 2023 achievement awards to recognize outstanding trail projects funded by the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Details on the award winners will be available soon!

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2023

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), a federation of national and regional trail-related organizations, is pleased to announce its 2023 Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding trail projects funded by the national Recreational Trails Program (RTP).

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2021

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), a federation of national and regional trail-related organizations, is pleased to announce its 2021 Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding trail projects funded by the national Recreational Trails Program (RTP).

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2020

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), a federation of national and regional trail-related organizations, is pleased to announce its 2020 Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding trail projects funded by the national Recreational Trails Program (RTP).

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2019

The awards ceremony hosted by CRT member organizations was held in Washington, DC on Tuesday - June 11, 2019 at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn Office Building.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2018

The awards ceremony hosted by CRT member organizations was held in Washington, DC on June 5, 2018 at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn Office Building.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2017

The awards ceremony hosted by the Coalition for Recreational Trails was held in Washington, DC on June 14, 2017 at U.S. House of Representatives offices.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2016

The awards ceremony hosted by the Coalition for Recreational Trails was held in Washington, DC on June 8, 2016 at U.S. House of Representatives offices.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2015

The awards ceremony hosted by the Coalition for Recreational Trails was held in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 2015, at U.S. House of Representatives offices.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2014

The awards are part of annual efforts by national trails and outdoor recreation organizations to promote the importance of RTP funding to States across America.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2013

The awards ceremony was held in Washington, D.C. on June 4, 2013 at U.S. House of Representatives offices.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2012

The awards ceremony hosted by the Coalition for Recreational Trails was held in Washington, D.C. on June 5, 2012 at U.S. House of Representatives offices.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2011

The awards ceremony was held in Washington, D.C. on June 15, 2011, at U.S. House of Representatives offices.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2010

The award winners were recognized at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 8, 2010, at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn House Office Building.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2009

The award winners were recognized at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 2009 at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn House Office Building.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2008

The award winners were recognized at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 12, 2008.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2007

The award winners were recognized at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2007 as part of the celebration of Great Outdoors Week 2007.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2006

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) has announced the winners of its "Annual Achievement Awards" in recognition of their outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2005

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) presents "Annual Achievement Awards" each year in recognition of trails making outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2004

Annual achievement awards​ for projects funded through the Recreational Trails Program.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2003

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) announced the winners of its "Annual Achievement Awards" in recognition of their outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2002

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), a federation of national and regional trail-related groups, has selected the winners of its fourth annual Achievement Awards for outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program funds.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2001

Outstanding projects funded by RTP were presented at a special Capitol Hill ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2001 sponsored by the Coalition for Recreational Trails.

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CRT Annual Achievement Awards - 2000

The Coalition for Recreational Trails​, a federation of national and regional trail-related groups, presented its second annual Achievement Awards​ to seven trail programs and projects for outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.

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