This award will be given to the person/or persons who have continued former TFNU Board Member and Trail Champion, Dr. Richard S. White's legacy with significant and lasting service that has created a culture where all have places to walk, run and ride as they enjoy nature and connect with their neighbors in Northern Utah.
The winner of the Richard S. White Award will receive $500 to be donated to the nonprofit organization of their choice that supports the mission of TFNU. Winners will be announced yearly at our Spring Trail Mixer in April.
Successful nominees for the Richard S. White Award will have done significant work in any one of the following area’s:
- Planning, constructing and maintaining public pathways, trails and related open spaces
- Encouraging outdoor recreation and active transportation for personal well being
- Protecting and preserving public access to trailheads, mountains, rivers, open spaces and public lands
- Educating, advocating and raising awareness for proper trail etiquette for all trail users
- Creating community pride as neighbors interact and come to appreciate their natural environment
For more information on the life of Dr. Richard S. White or to learn more about past award recipients, please
visit this link. Submissions will close at midnight on Friday, March 15th, 2024.
*Current TFNU Board Members and previous winners are not eligible for the award, but TFNU Advisory Board Members and others from the community may be nominated.