Champions of the Wilds: Artisan of the Year Award

Champion Category: Artisan of the Year Award

The Pennsylvania Wilds Planning Team each year recognizes individuals, groups, organizations, communities or businesses that in the last year have made significant contributions to help grow and sustainably develop the outdoor recreation economy and nature tourism in the Pennsylvania Wilds by marrying economic development and conservation goals. These prestigious awards are typically presented at the PA Wilds Dinner + Awards Banquet.
ARTISAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: Honors a PA Wilds Juried Artisan who has gone above and beyond to use their medium and creativity to promote the region or help advance the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Award nominations will be judged by the degree to which they help advance one or more of the following goals: to create jobs, diversify local economies, inspire stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and improve quality of life. Award nominations will also be judged by the degree to which they reflect the hallmarks of the effort to grow the outdoor recreation economy in the Pennsylvania Wilds. These hallmarks include: use of creative partnerships and planning; fostering a strong sense of place and community pride; ability to replicate new ideas or models in other communities; and demonstration of strong grassroots support.
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Champion Category: Artisan of the Year Award