HARTA recognizes each year someone who has dedicated countless hours and many volunteer efforts helping HARTA achieve it’s mission and goals. The volunteer of the year award is named after Jim O’Donnell, who was an instrumental part in establishing the trail at the Forks of the Wabash. The volunteer of the year receives a plaque and their name is added to the legacy plaque which is hung Schenkel Station.

Volunteer of the Year

Evan Frank

2024

Nick Hancock

2023

Steve Hackler

2022

Dee Prebenda & Dawn Terpening

2021

Kathryn Lisinicchia

2020

Bob Jennings

2019

Kelly Frank

2018

Jody Davenport

2017