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100 Years of Trailblazing

Celebrating 100 Years of the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Centennial Gala was an unforgettable evening of reflection, connection, and inspiration. We are deeply grateful to every friend and partner who joined us to honor the Trail’s remarkable legacy and to look ahead with shared enthusiasm and commitment to its next 100 years of stewardship.

Enjoy the photos below capturing the joy and trailblazing spirit that defined this milestone event!

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A Celebration and Fundraiser

Hosted by the 100th Anniversary Campaign Advisory Committee

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

6 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. Dinner and Program

Union Station

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, D.C.

Black-tie optional

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An unforgettable evening celebrating 100 years of dedication to the Appalachian Trail.

The Centennial Gala honors our legacy of conservation, education, and advocacy—efforts that have shaped the A.T. into a cultural and environmental treasure.

Click here to view a special message from the Centennial Campaign Advisory Committee.

 

Featuring

John Mackey

John Mackey,
Featured Speaker

Co-founder of Whole Foods Market, CEO of Love.Life, and 2002 A.T. Thru-Hiker

 John Mackey

Fireside Chat moderated by

Jennifer Pharr Davis

Author and Adventurer

 

Centennial Awards of Excellence

Recognizing those who have raised the standard for excellence in conservation and have demonstrated their passion and dedication in preserving the Appalachian Trail for future generations.

Don BeyerProtect
Congressman Don Beyer (VA)

Belong
Dr. Mamie Parker

Fish and Wildlife Biologist/
STEM Champion

Tim KaineProtect
Senator Tim Kaine (VA)

Thom TillisProtect
Senator Thom Tillis (NC)

Experience

Accepted by

Mike Mahoney

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

Mike LawlerProtect
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY)

 

A Tribute to ATC Partners

The ATC is driven to protect the vast natural and scenic beauty of the Appalachian Trail and its landscape so that everyone can experience its transformative power for generations to come. Together with our supporters, partners, and thousands of volunteers, we keep the Trail alive. This tribute will honor them and spotlight a few.

Greening Youth Foundation Logo

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club logo

SAIC logo

The Volgenau Foundation Logo

 

Meet the Centennial Campaign Advisory Committee

 

Co-Chairs

Roger Klein*

Investor

Greg Winchester*

Summit Investors
Founder and CEO

Members

Clay Adams

Mascoma Bank
President and CEO

Lisa Koteen Gerchick

United States Department of Commerce
General Counsel (Retired)

Robert Hutchinson

Goldman Sachs
Vice President (Retired)

Matt Perrenod

Mission Enterprise Strategies
Principal

Lisa Manley*

Abbott Lange
Founder

Christopher Mason

Nixon Peabody LLP
Partner

Ambreen Tariq

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Association
Senior Program Director

Ron Tipton

Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Former President and CEO

Stewart Verdery

Monument Advocacy
Founder & Partner

Ex Officio

Sandra Marra

Appalachian Trail Conservancy
President and CEO

* ATC Board of Directors