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2022 Blue Blazes Benefactor Awards

  NCTA Blue Blazes Benefactor Award recipients are individuals or households demonstrating vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country National Scenic Trail or the North Country Trail Association. Loren Bach and Dave Martus. Loren and Dave joined the NCTA in 2005. Their love and dedication to the NCNST and […]

2022 Distinguished Service Awards

The NCTA Distinguished Service Award is in recognition of exceptional volunteer service in furthering the goals of the NCTA, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country Trail. Recipients are individuals who have made significant commitments and accomplishments over eight years or more. These are the 2022 recipients. Mike Schaeffer. Mike was one […]

2021 Blue Blazes Benefactor Award: Volunteer Spotlight

  2021 Blue Blazes Benefactor Award Jerry and Nancy Fennell. As longtime members and volunteers of the NCTA, the Fennells are recognized as champions in supporting charitable causes. Jerry is a six-year member of the NCTA Board of Directors, having served with distinction and full participation on multiple committees. Jerry and Nancy joined the Founders […]