Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala

Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala

 

Congressman Norm Dicks (D-WA), Honorary Chair, cordially invites you to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Awards Gala.

Honoring Leaders in Conservation:

Congressional Leadership Awards

- Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
- Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)

Vanguard Award

- David N. Startzell, Executive Director of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for 25 Years

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Event Details

Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:00pm Reception | 7:00pm Awards and Dinner
Roof Terrace
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
*Business Attire*

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About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) 

The ATC was founded in 1925 by volunteers and federal officials working to build a continuous footpath along the Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2,185 miles in length, ranging from Maine to Georgia, making it one of the longest, continuously marked footpath in the world. The ATC’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.


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Honorees 



 Senator Lamar Alexander
The Tennessee Republican is being honored with the ATC Congressional Leadership award for his long history of spearheading efforts to protect and preserve America’s parks, greenways and forests, particularly his efforts on behalf of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.


Senator Patrick Leahy
The Vermont Democrat is being honored because he has long championed numerous programs and legislative initiatives designed to protect our precious forests, farmland, and wildlife both in Vermont and around the globe. He has been a great friend to and protector of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

David N. Startzell
Startzell is being honored for his work with the ATC for the past 34 years; 25 as the executive director. He was instrumental in launching the efforts to acquire a federally protected corridor for the A.T. and oversaw the “Protection Era” of the A.T. project from its inception.

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Honorary Chair 

Congressman Norm Dicks

Congressman Norm Dicks of Washington State is the ranking Democratic member of the Appropriations Committee. The environment has always been a high priority for Rep. Dicks, who has served on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee during his entire tenure in Congress. His work over the last 35 years has been instrumental in permanently protecting the A.T.
 
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Honorary Committee

- Terry Lierman (Co-Chair)
- Goodloe E Byron Jr. (Co-Chair)
- Kent Knutson (Co-Chair)
- Shirl Grable
- Brooks Brunson
- Mark Johnson
- Sam Lancaster
- Christian Asam
- Royal Roth 
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Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

CONGRESSIONAL PARTNER - $15,000

- VIP Table with seating for 8
- 8 tickets to Gala Reception prior to dinner
- Place on Honorary Awards Gala Committee
- Signage prominently displayed at Gala including program
- Recognition as Congressional and ATC Corporate Partner
- Post event acknowledgement ad in A.T. Journeys
- Commemorative keepsake

CAPITOL PARTNER - $10,000

- Table with seating for 8
- 8 tickets to Gala Reception prior to dinner
- Place on Honorary Awards Gala Committee
- Signage prominently displayed at Gala including program
- Recognition as Capitol and ATC Corporate Partner
- Post event acknowledgement ad in A.T. Journeys
- Commemorative keepsake

TRAIL PARTNER - $5,000

- Table with seating for 4
- 4 tickets to Gala Reception prior to dinner
- Place on Honorary Awards Gala Committee
- Signage prominently displayed at Gala including program
- Recognition as Trail and ATC Corporate Partner
- Commemorative keepsake

PATRON - $250

- Ticket for Gala Dinner
- Ticket for Gala Reception
- Commemorative keepsake

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RSVP

To reserve your seat, please contact Amy McCormick at 304.535.2200, ext. 123 or by email: [email protected] by Monday, April 30, 2012.

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