Nominations sought for awards

From staff reports

The Council on Greenways and Trails is accepting nominations of individuals, groups, companies or organizations of Venango, Clarion and Crawford counties for the annual Greenways awards.

This year’s award ceremony will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Oil Creek Memorial Landing.

Nominations are due by Sunday, July 15. Nomination forms are available at www.nwpagreenways.org or by contacting Kimberly Harris at (814) 677-3152, Ext. 120, or by email at kharris@oilregion.org.

Nominators are asked to describe the merits of the nominee, provide related documentation and other supporting material.

The James E. Holden Greenways Volunteer of the Year award is presented to a nominee who provided significant uncompensated hours and expertise to assist the CGT or its member organizations during the prior five years.

The Thomas Allen Greenways Partner of the Year award is presented to a nominee who donated support, resources, and expertise to the CGT or its member organizations during the prior five years.

Greenways Neighbor of the Year award is presented to a person, group, business or entity situated next to a trails or greenways in the three-county area in recognition of event-specific or ongoing involvement and assistance during the prior five years.

Award recipients will select where a “serviceberry tree” will be planted in their honor in the fall.