Awards

  • Sled Hockey team with trophy

Northeast Passage is honored to be recognized through various organizations for its contributions to the field and our state. These awards showcase some of the initiatives, programs and research we are most known for and proud of. 

  • 2023 Founder & Director Jill Gravink inducted into UNH Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
  • 2022 Recognized by The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee with Team USA Collegiate Impact Award for top performance at Paralympic Winter Games, Beijing 2022.
  • 2021 Director Jill Gravink inducted into Move United's Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame.
  • 2018 Presidential Commendations from the American Therapeutic Recreation Association for pioneering work in the field.
  • 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award from N.H. Governor’s Council on Physical Activity & Health
  • 2012 Director Jill Gravink awarded New Hampshire Governor’s Accessibility award
  • 2008 Director Jill Gravink inducted into UNH Alumni Diversity Hall of Fame
  • 2005 Inducted into the New England Wheelchair Hall of Fame
  • 2003 Northeast Passage named as a Paralympic Academy.
  • 2003 Jean Tague Innovative Program Award, for TREK, from the National Recreation and Park Association.
  • 2002 CINE Golden Eagle Award for the “Spirit of Galehead.”
  • 2002 Bronze CASE Circle of Excellence Award “Spirit of Galehead.”
  • 2002 New York International Film and Video Festivals, Gold World Medal for Trek to Galehead.
  • 2001 Program of Excellence in TR, From the New England Therapeutic Recreation Association.
  • 2001 Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for Best Sports Segment, “Trek to Galehead.”
  • 2001 James Award for Outstanding Therapeutic Recreation Program, from the New Hampshire Recreation and Parks Association for Galehead Trek 2000.
  • 2001 Bronze Telly Award for “Northeast Passage Explore the Possibilities” video.
  • 2001 Appalachian Mountain Club Commendation for Galehead Trek.
  • 2001 New York Festival Silver World Medal in the PR: Non-profit fundraising video category.
  • 1999 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, National Creativity Award.
  • 1997 National Recreation and Parks Association, Therapeutic Recreation Society, Organization Citation Award.
  • 1997 American Therapeutic Recreation Association, Organization of the Year.
  • 1995 New Hampshire Ad Association, Story of the Year.
  • 1992 James Award of Excellence from NH Recreation and Parks.