The Blue Blazes Benefactor Award is presented in recognition of demonstrating vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Patsy (Pat) Allen Pat joined the NCTA in 1983 and she hasn’t missed an annual gift since. Her love for this trail has literally filled books: […]
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Category: Volunteer Stories
2024 Volunteer Awards: Outstanding Private Landowner
The Outstanding Private Landowner Award is presented in recognition of leadership, accommodation, and active collaboration that have substantially benefited the North Country Trail. Paul + Shirley Berg The Berg Family granted an easement for 3.4 miles of trail on their land in 2015. They also authorized a campsite and a trailhead to be constructed. […]
2024 Volunteer Awards: Leadership
The Leadership Award is presented in recognition of exceptional leadership over a three-year period or more, leading to significant local achievements or highly successful events. JoAnn Mort Since becoming a trail adopter after shortly “finding” the trail in 2021 and officially joining the Chief Noonday Chapter, JoAnn has become an invaluable member. Not one […]