Presented to Greg Lais by the Wilderness Inquiry Board of Directors, 1987 Celebrating 10 years of innovative programming, the Wilderness Inquiry Board of Directors presented Greg Lais with this Plaque of Appreciation, noting his efforts and contributions toward environmental education.  

Presented by The United States Department of the Interior The Take Pride in America certificate was awarded to Wilderness Inquiry for their support and partnership of Take Pride in America, a program dedicated to the care of public lands.

Presented by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, 2016 Presented to Wilderness Inquiry and its Canoemobile program for its continuing effort to inspire youth to get outside.

Presented by the Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities, 2015 Awarded to Wilderness Inquiry for their commitment to serving people with disabilities and celebrating 25 years of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Presented by the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association, 2014 The Educator of the Year award, presented by Northwest Indiana Paddling Association, recognizes and celebrates Wilderness Inquiry’s commitment to outdoor education and environmental stewardship.

Presented by the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association, 2013 The NWIPA Outstanding Partner Award recognizes Wilderness Inquiry and their cooperative partnership efforts with the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association.

Presented by National Geographic and The Heart of the Continent partnership, 2013 In recognition of their efforts in sustaining and enhancing unique geographical character of a region.

Presented by the Carlson School of Management, UMN, 2007 Presented to Wilderness Inquiry Founder and Executive Director, Greg Lais for his contribution to the Securian Leadership Lecture Series.

Presented by The Wilderness Society, 2005 In recognition for their unwavering effort in making the wilderness accessible to everyone, The Wilderness Society presented this Special Honor plaque to Wilderness Inquiry.

Presented by Disability Rights Advocates, 2005 For Wilderness Inquiry’s efforts in improving access to travel, recreation and adventure for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.