Robert W. Crawford Hall of Fame

 The public recreation and park movement in America owes its existence and growth to the vision and dedication of individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life in America through parks and recreation. The leaders recognized in the Robert W. Crawford Recreation and Park Hall of Fame serve as examples for future leaders in continuing the recreation and park movement into the 21st century. 

Nomination

The Hall of Fame Nomination Form is now online.  Please complete the online nomination form prior to submitting your supplemental materials.  All supplemental materials should be mailed to NRPA Headquarters:

Hall of Fame Nomination
National Recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148

Applications will be accepted on a rolling deadline. All applications must be received by July 23 to be considered for acceptance to the Hall of Fame at that year’s Congress.

Eligibility

• They must have made an extraordinary and lasting contribution to the advancement of the park and recreation movement in the United States.
• Their contributions must have been consistent with the mission of the National Recreation and Park Association and its predecessor organizations.
• No nominee shall be considered until at least five years after their death. Selection to the Hall of Fame is a posthumous honor.   

Individuals can be nominated before they are eligible.  NRPA will keep their information until they are eligible for the award.

Please contact the Awards Team with any questions.