George Wendt, Founder of OARS will receive the Mark Dubois Award

George deserves it!

The Mark Dubois Award is given by the Friends of the River for accomplishments in saving rivers in California.

This is what the award announcement says about George.

George Wendt’s passion for running rivers was born in the 60’s when he became one of the first 1100 people to descend the seldom-traveled Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.  In the decades since, his rafting company, O.A.R.S., has been an industry leader in environmentally and culturally responsible travel on over 35 rivers and coastlines worldwide. In 2008 and 2009 the company was recognized by National Geographic Adventure as “The Best River & Sea Outfitter on Earth” and George was a recent recipient of the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Lifetime Achievement award. Over the past four decades, George has donated countless hours and river trips in support of youth, community and conservation causes and his company has introduced more than half a million travelers to the beauty of rivers and the natural world.

The announcement misses a couple of big points.

First, George is a nice guy. You cannot walk into a room and find George and not get a smile on your face. He is always glad to see you, and he is genuine.

First, 2, George made whitewater rafting a business. He took a hobby by many introduced it to 500,000 people over the past 50 years. George started out taking Boy Scouts down the river and has taken everyone from 11 Scouts to heads of state, Hollywood celebrities and everyone in between.

First, 3, George was the first rafting company owner to realize that the voices necessary to keep rivers open and free flowing where on his rafts.

George’s “Firsts” don’t stop there, they go on for five decades.

George is a great guy and deserves this like no one else. His work in saving rivers, his understanding of the connection between his guests and keeping rivers free flowing, his commitment to his staff is amazing.

To watch George talk about his accomplishments see http://rec-law.us/P7qZrt.

Send George a congratulations: george@oars.com

Congratulations George.

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