The National Recreation and
Park Association recognizes that our members and supporters work hard to advance
parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that advance the
quality of life for all people. Our awards programs highlight the efforts of
those who go above and beyond to make a difference in the community. Nominate
one of your network members for a prestigious Network Award.
The 2012
NRPA Network Awards Program application process is closed. The 2012 NRPA
Network Awards will be presented at the 2012 NRPA Congress and Exposition,
October 16-18, in Anaheim, California.
Citizen
Trailblazer Award
The Citizen Trailblazer Award recognizes a
citizen who has been a member of NRPA for eight (8) years or less and has helped
to progress the parks and recreation movement through their volunteer, advocacy,
or fundraising efforts.
Distinguished Advocate
Award
The Distinguished Advocate Award is presented to a citizen
volunteer who demonstrates outstanding leadership, counsel, contributions or
other effort to assist a park and recreation agency in its programs or
project.
Distinguished Professional Award
The Distinguished Professional Award is presented to an individual who has
made outstanding contributions to the field through their leadership, research,
advocacy, community outreach, and program development.
Rising Professional Award
The Rising Professional
Award is presented to an individual who has shown qualities and skills needed to
attain positions of leadership in the field through participation in
professional organizations, such as NRPA, their contributions to advancing the
field, and their creativity in creating or managing programs.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
The Outstanding
Graduate Student Award is presented to an outstanding graduate student in
recognition of continuous extraordinary community service or contributions to
the field.
Outstanding Undergraduate Student
Award
The Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award is presented to
an outstanding undergraduate student in recognition of continuous extraordinary
community service or contributions to the field.
Outstanding Student Club Award
The Outstanding Student
Club Award is presented to an outstanding student club in recognition of
continuous extraordinary service to promote the park and recreation field both
on campus and in the community.
Congratulations to the 2011
Network Award Recipients!
The 2011 Network Awards were presented during
the Best of the Best Reception at Congress in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations to
all 2011
Network Award Recipients!
For additional information on the
awards programs contact awards@nrpa.org.