The “In the Mud” Award recognizes volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Ice Age Trail during the year. The individuals listed received the award for consistently participating in Trail improvement days held by their chapters and diving into the dirty work, epitomizing the bedrock, volunteer spirit that drives the progress toward completing the Trail.
National Park Service Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) Recognition.
In 2023, a total of 220 volunteers for the Ice Age Trail earned recognition for the National Park Service’s VIP program. VIP volunteers receive recognition when they attain certain volunteer hour milestones (as long as their volunteer form is current!) Hours accrue, year over year.