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2024 Volunteer Awards: Communicator

  The Communicator Award is presented to a volunteer for exemplary work in promoting the trail or the NCTA through a communications medium (e.g. newsletter, website, brochure, etc.) or personal contacts over a 3-year period or more. Robyn Gallimore-Jones Robyn has worked in graphic design for over 20 years and the Wampum Chapter has relied […]

Jim Dornbush: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

Jim Dornbush Wisconsin and 2000 Miles (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles.) Even though it was a longer distance from home, it felt like a much easier task to complete Wisconsin after having completed all the miles in Michigan. Over the course of three years, Nancy and I had […]

2024 Volunteer Awards: Rising Star

  The Rising Star Award presented to an NCTA member between the ages of eight and 25 who has made significant contributions to the trail, and whose dedication to the trail and the NCTA sets an example to other youths and shows exceptional promise. Cheyenne Williams From a young age, Cheyenne has wanted to become […]