The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s mission is to protect preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an internationally significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people. The annual awards serve as a means to recognize volunteers, partners and supporters for extraordinary achievement in helping fulfill the mission.
Traditionally these awards are presented at Trail Fest. Since Trail Fest is on hold, the PCTA announced the winners at our Annual Meeting on April 2 and will present these awards at local events or projects in each region.
Alice Krueper Award
- Outstanding Trail Volunteer of the Year
The Alice Krueper Award is the PCTA’s top honor for outstanding trail maintenance volunteers. The award represents a spirit of dedication as was exemplified by Alice Krueper. The award recipient’s contributions are deemed outstanding. The award recipient is also seen as an excellent role model or example for other volunteers.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Chris Ryerson |
Anitra Kass |
Diamond Hitch
This award recognizes the packing services provided by a volunteer packer whose passion and ongoing commitment assists with maintenance of the PCT in Wilderness Areas and remote locations.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Dennis Serpa |
Hank Magnuski, Daniel Morris, Bill Holt, Robert Ballou, Dave Harrison, Dolly B. Chapman, Justin Kooyman, Jan Le Pouvoir, John Le Pouvoir, Adam Barnett |
Above & Beyond Award
The title of this award speaks for itself – it is meant to honor those who have gone “above and beyond” the scope of normal volunteering for the benefit of the organization or trail.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
Linda Herzig
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Anitra Kass
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| Chip Herzig |
Anitra Kass |
| Jack Konner |
Steve Queen |
Agency Partner Employee
The Agency Partner Employee Award is given to an agency employee who has been very helpful to the PCTA.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Craig Beck |
Brendan Taylor |
| Jeanette Granger |
Anitra Kass |
| Jacob Quinn |
Justin Kooyman |
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit recognizes individuals for their work on particular projects that benefit the organization. Generally, these awards recognize a non-trail maintenance volunteer who contributes significantly to the work of the organization.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Jackie “Yogi” McDonnell |
Greg Hummel |
| Carl Siechert |
Greg Hummel |
Extra Mile
The title of this award speaks for itself – it is meant to honor those who have gone the “extra mile” for the benefit of the organization or trail.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Barney Mann |
Liz Bergeron |
| National Geographic |
Rick Thalhammer |
Labor of Love
This award recognizes volunteers who contributes significantly to a particular projects that benefit the organization.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Lee Terklesen |
Liz Bergeron |
Partnership Award
The Partnership Award is given to a partner that has provided exceptional assistance to the PCTA and contributed to the PCTA mission.
| Recipient |
Nominator |
| Environmental Charter High School |
Anitra Kass |
| NAACP/USDA Rites of Passage Program |
Earl Ford |
Regional Trail Maintainer of the Year
This award is given to an individual in each region who has distinguished him/herself in hours and service to trail maintenance during the past year.
| Region Recipient |
Nominator |
| Southern Calfiornia - Lyle Boelter |
Jerry Stone, Pete Fish, George Boone |
| Southern Sierra - Ying Chang |
Brendan Taylor |
| Northern Sierra - John Le Pouvoir |
Justin Kooyman |
| Big Bend - John Van Heertum |
John Lyons, Lyons' Pride members |
| Columbia Cascades - Larry Koppy |
Dana Berthold |
| North Cascades - Barry Teschlog |
Suzanne Wilson |
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