This award is presented to volunteers whose efforts to build coalitions, partnerships or other forms of local support have contributed significantly to the ongoing success of the North Country Trail. Nikk Adams In 2016, teacher and trail runner Nikk Adams decided to create an event to raise funds for the NCTA Brule-St. Croix Chapter, attract […]
Our Stories
Category: Volunteer Stories
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Communicator
This award is presented to volunteers for their exemplary work in promoting the North Country Trail Trail or the NCTA through a communications medium (newsletter, web site, brochure, etc.) or personal contacts. David Irvine When David sees a need, he doesn’t complain, he simply works to fix it. Not only is he an integral part […]
2025 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Trail Protector
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 […]
