Reuel Harmon Award

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The Reuel Harmon Award is an annual recognition of exemplary service and outstanding achievements on behalf of Minnesota’s parks and trails.

Six men stand by a lake with trees in the background; an inset shows a portrait of one man in glasses and a suit, highlighting his recognition with the Reuel Harmon Award.

About

Reuel Harmon

Our annual award is named in honor of Reuel Harmon, who helped establish Parks & Trails Council in 1954 (then called the Minnesota Council of State Parks). He went on to lead the organization through 30 years of growth and transformation with his bold, strategic leadership. He was a dedicated, skilled and respected person who inspired others to follow his lead. Through his commitment of time, resources and management, Harmon made significant contributions to preserving Minnesota’s natural heritage.

Reuel Harmon Award Honorees

Former director brings passion for parks, pursuit of equity
A champion for parks and trails at the state capitol
Building equitable access to the outdooors
A senator who stands strong for parks and trails
Former deputy commissioner persisted to create parks and trails
Senator invested in parks and trails
Delightfully dogged environmental defender
Representing a bright future for parks and trails
A lifelong park manager to the core
Tenacious Trail Advocate
Your Honorable Park and Trail Lover
Legacy Builder
The scientific method for saving natural spaces
Lawyer fighting for trails
Mr. Paul Bunyan Trail
Outstanding Outdoorswoman
A senator who stands strong for parks and trails
Tireless advocate
A fervent lover of nature and a tireless advocate.
Representative for the Environment
Former parks directors professionalize the system
Passionate promoter of Itasca
Relentless Environmentalist
Visionary Leader
Dedicated nature photographer
Legislator for parks and trails
Governing with an environmental vision
Co-founder of Parks & Trails Council