This award is presented to volunteers working to protect the North Country Trail by gaining permission to build trail, and additionally, gaining easements to protect our trail. Jan Ulferts Stewart and Jim Stewart Together, Jan and Jim have designed and built some of the most iconic structures on the NCTA Dakota Prairie Chapter’s segment of […]
Our Stories
Category: Volunteer Stories
2025 Honor Awards
Each year, NCTA Chapter, Affiliate, and partner leaders can select local volunteers to receive Honor Awards. This award is unique as there is no nomination; the award is guaranteed. It is presented to “volunteers who demonstrate loyalty, commitment, and hard work annually to the local organization’s chosen activities.” Please join us in congratulating the 2025 […]
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Friend of the Trail
This award is presented to public employees, units of government, or members of an organization whose leadership, accommodations, and active collaboration have substantially benefited the North Country Trail or the NCTA (and not working solely in the capacity of NCTA members). City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division More than 350 miles of trails […]
