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American Trails 19th National Trails Symposium
Little Rock, Arkansas
November 15-18, 2008
American Trails National Trails Awards Program
Deadline:  May 31, 2008

Every two years, American Trails presents the National Trails Awards to recognize the tremendous contributions of volunteers, professionals, businesses, and other leaders who are working to create a national system of trails for all Americans. Nominations should cover accomplishments during the period of June 1, 2006 through May 31, 2008. The awards will be presented on November 17 during the Awards Banquet at the National Trails Symposium. The 14 categories for awards are: 

Trail Advocacy Award (1 award per state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico)
Trail Worker Award (1 award per state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) 
Lifetime Service Award
Best Trails State Award (new award category) 
Community Service Award (new award category)
Corporate Award
Outstanding Media Award
Outstanding Trail Sharing Award
Partnership Award
Planning/Design Award
State-of-the-Art Technology Award
Trails and the Arts Award
Trails for Health Award
Trails Public Service Award

The deadline for submitting nominations is May 31, 2008. For awards criteria and the nomination form, visit the National Trails Awards webpage. You can also learn about past award recipients on this site.

For the most up-to-date information on the 2008 National Trails Symposium, please visit www.AmericanTrails.org/2008. Check the website often as it is updated frequently.

Contact the American Trails office for more information at (530) 547-2060 or symposium@americantrails.org.