Excerpt taken from the WA Trails Association’s FB post:

Join us in extending a huge congrats to Chevon Powell for being awarded the 2024 Joan Thomas Award from Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition!

Chevon is the founder of Golden Bricks Events, a WTA community partner, and was recognized for her contributions to conservation and the protection of our natural spaces. Her commitments to promoting inclusivity in Washington’s outdoor community cannot be understated. It was a privilege for WTA CEO Jaime Loucky to help present her the award at Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition’s recent fall celebration . Congrats, Chevon!

Photo courtesy of Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition