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Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)? The Appalachian Trail Museum in Gardners, PA invites the hiking and trails community to nominate worthy individuals for induction to its "Hall of Fame." Nominations can include anyone who should be recognized for an exceptional and positive contribution to the 2,181 mile footpath that passes through fourteen states, from Maine to Georgia. Nominations for the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame will be accepted now through Thursday, February 28, 2013.
Those eligible for inclusion include anyone who has positively dedicated their time to the Appalachian Trail or Appalachian Trail community. This could be through contributions of leadership, inspiration, service, achievement or innovation. The criteria includes, without limitation, pioneers who conceived of and developed the trail; those who organized or directed major trail organizations like the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Appalachian Trail clubs; trail maintaining clubs; longtime trail maintainers; leaders who promoted and protected the A.T.; hikers who have made significant accomplishments, and other persons who have enriched the culture or community of the Appalachian Trail by their association with it. Eligible candidates may be either living or deceased. The emphasis will be on persons who have made their contribution to the A.T. over a long period of time, whether or not they are still active.
Six individuals were elected to the Hall of Fame in its inargural year. The sizes of the succeeding classes will be gradually reduced to create the maximum degree of honor and exclusivity. The first few classes will be comprised primarily of important historical figures (living or deceased) rather than contemporary figures. Eligibility and selection will be determined without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
A nominator need not be a member of any hiking organization to submit a nomination. A nominator may only make one nomination per election cycle. Nominators will be asked to justify their nomination in a brief statement not exceeding 200 words that describes the nominee and why he or she fits the criteria. Nominations will be solicited from throughout the hiking and trails community, by clicking here. |