Partnership for the National Trails System Awards
Meet the 2022 Trail Apprentices
The Trail Apprentice Program provides learning, peer exchange, and networking opportunities for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 who are considering careers in trails and public lands. PNTS is excited to see such enthusiasm for National Trails and we’re…
Meet the 2021-22 Trail Apprentice Cohort
The Partnership for the National Trails System is excited to announce the 2021-22 Trail Apprentice Program cohort—it’s largest to date. The Trail Apprentice Program provides learning, peer exchange, and networking opportunities for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 who are…
A breath of fresh air – the National Trails System
Now more than ever we need our trails, natural areas and public outdoor spaces. Together we can build and improve accessibility and put the national scenic and historic trails on the map and into your home! During stressful times, it is well known that a…
Christopher Douwes
In 2007, Christopher was awarded the Partnership for the National Trails System’s Extraordinary Trail Partner Award for his ever cheerful encouragement of inclusive collaboration among various trail advocates and for his consistent essential support of conferences, publications, workshops, and training projects that increase the knowledge and skills and foster a stronger, more congenial sense of community within the National Trails System.
Elena Daly
In 2007, Elena was awarded the Partnership for the National Trails System’s Extraordinary Trail Partner Award for her steady support of the National Trails System as an articulate spokesperson for the values that these trails represent, for ensuring that national scenic and historic trails are fully recognized as components of the National Landscape Conservation System, for support of Bureau of Land Management’s National Scenic and Historic Trails Strategy, and for fostering a constituent network to support the National Landscape Conservation System.
Jeff Jarvis
In 2011, Jeff was awarded the Partnership for the National Trails System’s Extraordinary Trail Partner Award for your unwavering service and support to the National Scenic and Historic Trails over many years with the Bureau of Land Management’s National Landscape Conservation System program. Jeff has been a stalwart manager and advocate for the conservation, restoration, and protection of the National Scenic and Historic Trails and their corridors as jewels of the National Trails System.
Susan “Butch” Henley
In 2007, Susan was awarded the Partnership for the National Trails System’s Special Recognition Award for her extraordinary contributions over 19 years to the Partnership for faithfully supporting the preparation and distribution of PATHWAYS Across America magazine.
Mike Dawson
In 2007, Mike was awarded the Partnership for the National Trails System’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in empowering partnerships among volunteers and public land management agencies throughout his career on behalf of the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Northwest Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the National Trails System.
Ken Martin
In 2011, Ken was awarded the Partnership for the National Trails System’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 25 years of dedicated leadership with the National Pony Express Association. Your tireless effort and commitment played a key role in the Congressional designation of the Pony Express National Historic Trail. Your devotion to promoting the Trail has been outstanding as you have organized and participated in countless celebrations and rides.