Arkansas Governor’s Conference – Parks and Tourism Henry Award for the LOViT Traildogs
Last evening, eight of the Traildogs attended the Governor’s conference on Tourism in West Memphis, Arkansas. At the Awards Banquet, the Traildogs were honored as the winner of the 2012 Henry Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. This award is given each year to an individual or organization that, through outstanding volunteer spirit, has made a substantial contribution to the Arkansas Tourism industry.
What an honor for our small group of dedicated trail blazers, who, after seven years, have completed over thirty-three miles of new trail along the southern shore of Lake Ouachita. Thanks to each of you who, over the years, have provided support to the now award-winning project.
It was also a great night for Montgomery County, as our own Frontporch Stage program won the Governor’s Bootstrap Award, presented to the individual or organization that has achieved significant success “on a shoestring”, having limited resources or finances. Congratulations to Gerry and Jane Babbitt, who along with Jerry Shields accepted the award on behalf of the many Frontporch Stage volunteers.
Our tiny county won two of the Governor’s eight awards, an unprecedented achievement, but not a surprising one, as our county has a great spirit of volunteerism and is becoming a Mecca for tourism.
Jerry
[For more information, see this Arkansas Democrat Gazette article.]