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2024 Volunteer Awards: Sweep

  The Sweep award is presented to volunteers for tireless work and achievements behind the scenes on behalf of the trail or the NCTA. Tim Bauer Tim is a dedicated outdoorsman who hikes and rides a bike year-round in all types of weather (even North Dakota and Minnesota winters). Nearly a decade ago, one of […]

2024 Volunteer Awards: Boots on the Trail

  The Boots on the Trail award is presented to volunteers who regularly lead hikes that are well-advertised and promoted to the public as a way of building NCTA membership and support for the trail. Recipients typically lead more than one hike per year, make them interesting by sharing their knowledge or being helpful to […]

NCTA Staff Introductions

Nancy Brozek, Director of Development and Communications Meet Nancy. When she began leading the NCTA Development and Communications Team in 2019, she carried more than 20 years of diverse experience in nonprofits. Since then, she has been a superstar at planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising for the Association, including the planned giving program, and […]

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