Youth corps at work on the North Fork Trail in OR.

National Trails Awards

The National Trails Awards Program is one way American Trails recognizes the tremendous contributions of volunteers, professionals, and other leaders who are working to create a national system of trails for all Americans. See details of award winners for: 2006 | 2004 | 2002 | 2000

CRT Annual Achievement Awards

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. The Coalition for Recreational Trails is a federation of national and regional organizations that support funding through the RTP, which is administered by the Federal Highway Administration through all 50 states.

Read about the CRT award winners for: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000

American Trails Website Contest

American Trails launched the first-ever contest to seek out the best websites in the cyberworld of trails and greenways. We looked for sites that really make trails come alive, and provide effective information delivery, support volunteers, and engage the public. In short, we want to showcase ways that advocates and agencies are making a difference for trails. Visit dozens of great trails websites and award winners: 2007 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002

National Recreation Trails Program

National Recreation Trails is a Federal recognition program for trails that connect people to local resources and improve their quality of life. National Recreation Trail (NRT) nominations come from federal, state, or community trail managers who wish to highlight projects of local and regional significance. NRTs are designated by the Secretary of the Interior, and those in national forests by the Secretary of Agriculture. The National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) and USDA Forest Service jointly administer the NRT program, with support from a number of other federal and nonprofit partners, notably American Trails. Over 900 trails have been designated on federal, state, local, and privately owned land throughout the country.

Photo Contest for National Recreation Trails Program

American Trails sponsors an annual contest for photographs of National Recreation Trails across the country. Awards are made in several categories and entries (and previous winners) on the NRT website. The goal is to highlight the diversity of the NRTs and to make more Americans familiar with these great trails. See entries and winners from: 2006 | 2004 | 2003 |

Our Awards: Recognition for American Trails

American Trails was selected for an important honor jointly awarded by The Conservation Fund, the Eastman Kodak Company, and the National Geographic Society: the Kodak American Greenways Award for 2003.

More Awards

Take Pride in America gives 2005 awards for excellence; includes trail work

AWARDS and recognition programs:

Awards index
National Trails Awards
CRT-RTP Awards
Website Contest
National Recreation Trails
NRT Photo Contest
Our Awards
Opportunities

Related topics:

Ecoomics
Federal funding
Volunteers
Benefits
Use and impacts
Health & trails
Rails to trails
Planning

More resources:

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For more opportunities for training on trail design, construction, and management see the National Trails Training Partnership area.