Recognizing the people behind the blue blazes at TrailFest 2025
At Buckeye TrailFest 2025, we celebrated the volunteers, partners, and leaders whose dedication keeps the Buckeye Trail strong. From trail adopters and business partners to conservation advocates and community leaders, this year’s honorees reflect the heart and spirit of Ohio’s longest trail.
Recognizing the people behind the Blue Blaze
At TrailFest, we honored the incredible volunteers and partners who make the Buckeye Trail thrive. Congratulations and thank you to this year’s award recipients:
Certificates of Appreciation
Mark Anstaett • Jesse Dailey • Lena Dockery • Valerie Gardner • Mary Hayes • Dave Janosko • Dane Miles • Julie Osborn • Mary Pahoulis • Kat Wollyung
Buckeye Trail Blazer Award for Leadership by Example
Rebecca Dobson • Phil Freeland • Nancy Hoffner • Pat Long • Mark Middleton • Jill Moorhead • David Thorndike • Richard Saccardi • Meg Sondey
James Sprague Buckeye Trail Adopter and Builder Award
Richard Morgan
Buckeye Trail Business Partnership Award
Roads Rivers and Trails
Bill Miller Award for Conservation
Heather Stehle
Bob Paton Award for Meritorious Service
Darlene Karoly • Dana Zintek
Emma “Grandma” Gatewood Award for Distinguished Service
Tim Murphy • Cindy Somers
Dr. Roy Fairfield President’s Award
Shawn Steinschreiber
Ralph Regula Award for Leadership
Representative Emilia Sykes
BTA Trustee Emeritus
Erik Morris • Randall Roberts • Steve Walker
Together, these honorees embody the dedication, leadership, and heart of the Buckeye Trail community.
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