Josh Miner '43 was an inspirational leader. As a founding trustee of Outward Bound USA Joosh was instrumental in bringing the idea of outdoor-based experiential learning and character development to the US. His legacy lives on at Princeton through Outdoor Action.

The Josh Miner '43 Experiential Education Award was initiated by the Executive Committee of the Friends of Outdoor Action in 1995. The award is named in honor of Josh Miner of the Princeton Class of 1943. As a founding trustee of Outward Bound, Josh Miner was instrumental in bringing the philosophy of Kurt Hahn to the U.S. and in establishing the first U.S. Outward Bound Schools. In celebration of Josh Miner's significant influence on the development of experiential education in the U.S.A., the Miner Award is presented to a graduate of Princeton University who has provided outstanding leadership in the fields of experiential or outdoor education.

Outdoor Action offers activities for alumni and their families on Alumni Day in February

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These awards are given annually to seniors in the Outdoor Action Program who have made significant contributions to the program and to the lives of others at Princeton University. Thanks and congratulations to all of them from the staff at Outdoor Action and from the Friends of OA Board.