Nominees for the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame began on January 3 and will be accepted through Wednesday, February 29, 2012, to recognize those who have made a significant contribution toward establishing and maintaining the 2,181 mile footpath that passes through 14 states from Maine to Georgia.
"Last year was the inaugural year for the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame, and it became an instant hit with those who hike and appreciate the magnificent resource that we have in the Appalachian Trail," said Larry Luxenberg, president of the Appalachian Trail Museum Society.
Nomination criteria and the nominating and selection processes for the 2012 Hall of Fame includes anyone who has made an exceptional and positive contribution to the Appalachian Trail or Appalachian Trail community. This could be by leadership, inspiration, service, achievement or innovation. Nominations will be solicited from throughout the hiking and trails community, by using this online site http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KGCPCBW and the deadline for nominations is Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame inductees will be announced on Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. The inductees will be enshrined on an Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Wall of Honor to be located in the Appalachian Trail Museum. For complete information about the nominating and selection process, please visit http://www.atmuseum.org/hall_of_fame_announcement_2012.htm
Source: Joe Patterson - Appalachian Trail Museum Society
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