Recognizing the worth of natural, heritage and recreational resources...
planning now, enjoying forever.
Nominate a person, group or business. Sponsorship of the awards is encouraged.
The public is invited to nominate individuals, groups, companies, or organizations for the annual Greenways Awards
Nominate a person, group or business. Sponsorship of the awards is encouraged.
The Council on Greenways & Trails
provides:
Recognition of hard work:
It's time for the
2025 Greenways Awards
Thursday, June 5 at 2 p.m. in Cochranton Lions Community Park.
James E. Holden Volunteer of the Year
Individual, group, company, or organization which provided significant uncompensated hours and expertise to assist the Council on Greenways & Trails and/or its member organizations during the prior five years.
Ms. Susan Hilton
Master Gardener and Secretary for the Allegheny Valley Conservancy
Award sponsored by the
Holden Family and Anonymous Friends
Richard M. Garrard
Neighbor of the Year
Person, group, business, or entity situated next to one or more segments of the diverse greenways and trails in Clarion, Crawford, and Venango Counties. This award recognizes event-specific or ongoing positive involvement and assistance by adjacent property owners during the prior five years.
Thomas J. Allen
Partner of the Year
Individual, company, or organization which donated support, resources, items, and/or expertise to assist the Council on Greenways & Trails and/or its member organizations during the prior five years.
Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort (CARE)
Award sponsored by
Anonymous Friends
Partner Agencies for the
Messerall Bridge Relocation Project
Award sponsored by the
Franklin Industrial Development Authority
2025 CGT Awards ceremony
sponsored by:
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Thank you sponsors!
Recreation & Access
Inspiration
2024 Nature Art Showcase
Our trails and waterways, parks and open space provide adventure and inspiration.
What will you find?
Where will yours be?
Meeting dates & speakers
Are you a business with goods or services outdoor recreation visitors need?
Are you in a Trail Town?
Recreation & Economic Development
Where will you go this year?
What inspires you?
Become a CGT member and support the work!
2013 EPT Trail User Survey & Economic Impact Analysis
Summary
Full Report
Find Events this season
Under Connect to You!
CGT members are making sure the region has what visitors and residents need! Look at what we are doing!
Benefits
* Protection of Natural
Resources
* Support of Economic
Prosperity
* Stewardship of Rural &
Farmland Legacy
* Conservation of Scenic,
Historic and Cultural
Resources
* Public Recreation, Health,
and Fitness
* Creation of Educational
Opportunities
* Promotion of Sustainable
Development &
Sound Land Use
Partnerships
Through the partnerships and the projects already completed, the members of the Council on Greenways & Trails are working together as never before. Connections are being made through the realization that partnerships can impact entire regions and seemingly intangible quality of life issues can have real economic impact