PHTA Honor Roll
To honor and recognize the contributions of countless citizens, organizations and business, the Potomac Heritage Trail Association is pleased to present the PHTA Honor Roll. To properly understand the context of these contributions, the information on this page is divided into the following categories.
Supporting Organizational Members
Trail Hosts
The Potomac Heritage Trail would not exist without the generosity of private landowners. Thanks to these preservation-minded citizens, organizations and businesses, many miles of the Potomac Heritage Trail are open for hiking on private land. Having stepped up, these folks have provided a valuable resource for the benefit of everyone in the community. A sense of civic duty and pride in hosting a valued community resource is often a common thread that runs through these people. The PHTA as well as all Local, State and Federal agencies with PHNST responsibilities, wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for these privet land owners who are setting an example and leading the way.
| Name | Segment Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Trump National Golf Club | Potomac Falls VA | The PHNST passes through TNGC just South of Algonkian Park. |
Past PHTA Award Winners
The Potomac Heritage Trail Association presents four annual awards for helping make the Trail a reality. The awards are the "Volunteer Of The Year Award", "Trail Group Of The Year Award", "Agency Recognition Award" and "Phil Ogilvie Award". We are pleased to acknowledge the following past award winners.
| Volunteer Of The Year Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ed Pickens | For his work with Boy Scout Troops in the design and construction of wooden bridges on the Potomac Heritage Trail. |
| 2009 | Was not awarded | |
| 2008 | Was not awarded | |
| 2007 | Was not awarded | |
| 2006 | David Brickley | For advancing the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail. |
| 2005 | Carl Linden | For playing a lead role in the restoration of the historic Monocacy Aqueduct, largest on the C&O. |
| 2004 | Donna Edwards and Bonnie Bick | For Riverside alignment of PHT at National Harbor. |
| 2003 | Mark Holt | For his efforts on trails along Piscataway Bay, Prince George’s Co. |
| Trail Group Of The Year Award | ||
| 2010 | Great Falls Trail Blazers | For their ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the Potomac Heritage Trail in Great Falls, VA. |
| 2009 | Was not awarded | |
| 2008 | C&O Canal Trust | For spearheading efforts to repair the damage to the towpath from Hurricane Hanna. |
| 2007 | Was not awarded | |
| 2006 | C&O Canal Association | For the new Widewater boardwalk and the restored historic canal boat at Great Falls, MD. |
| 2005 | Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland Association | For completion of a 6-mile section from Frostburg to Woodcock Hollow, and for ensuring completion of the remaining 6 miles to Cumberland in early 2006. |
| 2004 | American Hiking Society (D Lillard, E. Talone, M.M. Sloan) | For publishing a Draft Hikers Guide to the PHNST Corridor. |
| 2003 | Washington Parks and People | For reclamation of forgotten parks in DC and sponsorship of the annual Washington Ridge Walk. |
| Agency Recognition Award | ||
| 2010 | Supervisor Frank Principi of Prince William County | For his unstinting support for the development of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in the Woodbridge District of Prince William County. |
| 2009 | Was not awarded | |
| 2008 | Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority | For designating 8 miles of the PHNST in Great Falls, VA. |
| 2007 | Was not awarded | |
| 2006 | Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA) | For energetic trail leadership on many fronts under its new executive director, Paul Gilbert. |
| 2005 | Mark Novak (Loudoun Co. Parks, Recreation and Community Services) | Mark has worked tirelessly for over five years to assure a scenic route for the PHNST at Lansdowne with as wide a scenic corridor along the river as possible. |
| 2004 | Maryland Office of Planning | For Allegheny Highlands Trail construction, Frostburg MD to PA line. |
| 2003 | Pennsylvania DCNR and Maryland DNR | For helping certify Great Allegheny Passage as part of the PHNST. |
| Phil Ogilvie Award for Excellence in Fostering Public Appreciation of the Potomac River | ||
| 2010 | Representative Gerry Connolly | For his legislative initiatives in the protection of the Chesapeake Bay, and in providing tax credits for individuals contributing easesments for the completion of National Scenic Trails. |
| 2009 | Was not awarded | |
| 2008 | Robin Rentsch | For 30 years of advocating for environmental and trail issues in the Potomac watershed. |
| 2007 | Was not awarded | |
| 2006 | Paul Elliott | For leading numerous hikes to promote new segments of PHNST, and for his trail guidebooks. |
| 2005 | Potomac Conservancy | For their many years of dedication to the goal of preserving open space in the Potomac River watershed. |
| 2004 | Kristen Lamoureux | For the development of a Web-based interactive guide to the PHNST. |
| 2003 | Mike High | For publication of the C&O Canal Companion. |
| Special Recognition - Trail Champion Award | ||
| 2008 | Gerry Connolly, Chairman of the Fairfax Co Board of Supervisors | For over a decade he has done more than any other public official in Northern Virginia to fund and promote trails. He has always been there when a trail project needs an advocate. |
Supporting Organizations
The Potomac Heritage Trail Association is pleased to acknowledge the technical, financial and operational support provided by its organizational members.
| Organization | About | Organization | About |
|---|---|---|---|
Appalachain Mountain Club - DC Chapter
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The Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. | Fairfax Trails and Streams
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Fairfax Trails and Streams is a grass roots trail and environmental advocacy group that helps protect the Fairfax County watershed. Our primary projects are the Pimmit Run Trail in McLean and the Cross County Trail (CCT). |
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
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The PATC manages more then 1200 miles of hiking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region, along with hundreds of acres of conserved land. | Sierra Club - Potomac Region Outings
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Sierra Club - Potomac Region Outings (PRO, formerly known as Metropolitan Washington Regional Outings Program, MWROP) is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter. |
Great Falls Trailblazers
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Our Mission: To develop safe, scenic, multi-purpose trails throughout the Great Falls community where people can walk, ride horses or bike. |
links to other organizations involved with the PHNST
| Organization | About | Organization | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&O Canal Association | The C&O Canal Association is an independent citizens association concerned with the conservation of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin. | Allegheny Trail Alliance |
The Allegheny Trail Alliance (ATA) is a coalition of seven trail organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania and western Maryland, building the Great Allegheny Passage, a 150-mile multiple use rail-trail system between Cumberland, Maryland and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
| Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition | Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition (PWTSC) is an all volunteer organization dedicated to establishing and promoting use of a county wide system of trails and stream recreation, connecting parks with our communities for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. | Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts | MORE works with local area parks and land managers to continuously maintain and improve the trails and access to them in our area. |
Government Partners
| Organization | About | Organization | About |
|---|---|---|---|
National Park Service |
National Park Service Home for The PHNST | Bureau of Land Management |
The mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is to sustain the health, productivity, and diversity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. |
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority |
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority enhances the communities of Northern Virginia and enriches the lives of their citizens through the conservation of regional natural and cultural resources. | Loudoun County Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Community Service |
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) provides recreational, educational and cultural services for residents of all ages. |
Fairfax County Park Authority |
FCPA Mission: To set aside public spaces for and assist citizens in the protection and enhancement of environmental values, diversity of natural habitats and cultural heritage to guarantee that these resources will be available to both present and future generations. | Prince William County Park Authority |
The Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) is a leader in enhancing the community’s quality of life by providing premier leisure and recreation services that reflect the changing needs of our growing diverse population. |