The Backcountry News Winter 2013 BCHA
2013 Back Country Horsemen of America Double Diamond & Legacy Award Double Diamond Award
BCHA Legacy Award.
As the United States’ leading organization defending Double Diamond Volunteer Project Award Program Back Country Horsemen of America honors special projects or programs in a program we call the Double Diamond Award. This award program was established in 2003 by the National Board of Directors.
The program honors special projects and programs that best exemplify collaborative spirit, community awareness and devotion to the mission and purpose of BCHA. Any state, chapter or affiliate may submit an application. The Double Diamond Award recognizes projects and programs that include, but not limited to, trail maintenance projects, trail construction, trailhead construction, educational programs and youth programs.
There isn’t a specific form for applying for this award. Entries are usually a page or two of written words describing the project, what was involved in organizing the project, who participated in the project, how the project was accomplished from the conception to the completion.
Any letters from
agencies or private parties that you worked with on the project may be included, as long as the project improved access or benefited the general public or public lands Photos are always helpful and may be included along with any other information that you think may help the judges in their selection of an award winner. Three copies of the application package should be submitted. One copy will be returned to the nominating party after the award presentation in April.
Applications must be received prior to April 17th of the current year, either at the BCHA office at PO Box 1367 , Graham , WA 98338 , or the first day of the National Board Meeting. The BCHA Volunteer Hours Chair and Committee appointed by the National Chair of BCHA will decide winner or winners. The winner or winners will be announced at the BCHA National Board Meeting annual banquet.
The BCHA Legacy Award
In 2010 the BCHA board decided to recognize members who over the years have demonstrated what the BCHA is about, not in just a single incidence, as the Double Diamond award acknowledges, but many contributions made during their years of membership. The name chosen for this award is The
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One of the main reasons we are members of BCHA is to be able to leave a legacy to our future generations. Our members work hard to keep our wilderness areas open so we can pass these areas on to future generations, for their enjoyment, and hope that the future generations will continue the cause.
From time to time, we feel that there is an individual that BCHA would like to recognize, who has exemplified this belief and has contributed to preserving our wilderness areas and promoting this legacy over many years of service as a BCHA member.
If there is a BCHA member you feel is deserving of this special recognition, you are encouraged to submit a written statement about why you feel this member is a candidate for this award. The statement can include the BCHA member’s history with this organization, what accomplishments, recognition and the legacy this member has demonstrated in supporting and furthering the mission statement and BCHA causes over the years of their membership. Photos can be included. 3 copies of this statement should be submitted either to Peg (Peg2@
mashell.com ) or to Nick Martinez, (ennicolas@earthlink. net ) chair of volunteer hours. This award is presented at the National Board Meeting in
April.friendly trail head for all trail users to enjoy.
Nominations are being accepted for the Double Diamond Award and the BCHA Legacy Award. Criteria for selection is listed at
BackcountryHorse.com
Please send nominations to
BCHA - Awards PO Box 1367 Graham WA 98338
or email:
peg@backcountryhorse.com
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