Welcome to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Digital Badge page for the NRPA Spotlight Awards!  To verify this achievement, please click on the button below and search by name. If you have any questions regarding verification, please email customerservice@nrpa.org.

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The NRPA Spotlight Awards are presented annually to individuals to honor their efforts – both professional and personal – in the field of parks and recreation. Award winners include park and recreation professionals, volunteers, engaged community members and park advocates. There are five Spotlight Award categories:

  • Robert M. Artz Advocate Award
  • Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award
  • RWJF-NRPA Award for Health Equity
  • National Distinguished Professional Award
  • Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt Award for Excellence in Recreation and Park Research

Requirements

Recipient must be an NRPA member who has been nominated and selected to receive one of NRPA’s five Spotlight Awards.

Award Recipient Criteria

  • Must be an NRPA member
  • Must exhibit outstanding service or contributions toward public parks and recreation
  • Must have been nominated and selected to receive one of NRPA’s five Spotlight Awards

Term

Does not expire.

Resources

Learn more about the NRPA Spotlight Awards.

Learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association.

Learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association Digital Badges and how to receive recognition for your achievements.

 

 

 

 

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