American Trails, a non-profit organization that works to advance the development of diverse and high-quality trails, has announced that they are accepting nominations for the National & International Trails Awards.

American Trails has announced that the National & International Trails Awards are accepting nominations. Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers, professionals, and other leaders who are working for the betterment of trails.

Nominations can be submitted in 19 different categories and will be announced at the 22nd American Trails International Trails Symposium Awards Banquet in Portland, Ore. on May 19, 2015.

To download a nomination form, please click here. The deadline to submit is Monday, September 15.

National Trails Award Categories:

• Lifetime Service
• Best Trails State
• Community Service
• Corporate
• Friends of Trails (NEW!)
• Kids and Trails
• Outstanding Media
• Outstanding Trail Sharing
• Partnership (Two Levels)
• Planning/Design (Three Levels)
• State-of-the-Art Technology
• Trails and the Arts
• Trails for Health
• Trails Public Service
• Trail Advocacy
• Trail Worker