Spirit Stick Award Winners

This award symbolizes long-term dedication and service to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Recipients of this award exhibit a passion for the Trail that has become a way of life. They lead by example, inspire those around them, and carry out their service with a spirit of optimism, cooperation, and enthusiasm.

We present this award to only one recipient each year.

Fred and Marilynn Nash, 2024 Spirit Stick Caretakers. Photo by Dennis Linley.

Fred and Marilynn Nash-2024

Spirit Stick Award Winner 2023 Bob Funk

Robert "Bob" Funk-2023

Ice Age Trail Alliance, Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Spirit Stick Award, Debboe Krogwold

Debbie Krogwold-2022

Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Ice Age Trail Alliance, Ice Age Trail, Spirit Stick Award, Dave Lonsdorf, David Lonsdorf, Dane County Chapter

David Lonsdorf-2021

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All Spirit Stick Winners

Thank you, Spirit Stick Caretakers!

Your efforts have helped conserve, create, maintain, and promote the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.