The National Recreation and Parks Association

NRPA honors the dedication and service the following individuals contributed to parks and recreation during their lives.

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February 2026

• Robert J. Hall's Lifelong Leadership in Parks

January 2026

• Rita Fletcher's Legacy of Leadership and Service*

February 2025

• Honoring David B. Parker's Impact on Parks and Safety

December 2024

• Dr. Morgan Powell's Contributions to Parks and Recreation Leave Enduring Impact

October 2024

• Honoring the Legacy of Adrianna Moore*

May 2023

• Parks and Recreation Mourns the Loss of Michelle Park

April 2023

• Monmouth County Remembers James J. Truncer

February 2023

• Field Mourns the Loss of Leader and Activist Joan Rokus*

January 2023

• Remembering Park and Recreation Leader Herbert Brantley

December 2022

• Mike Riggs Leaves a Mark in Arizona*

September 2022

• Parks and Recreation Mourns the Loss of Historian and Scholar Dr. Charles Hartsoe

February 2022

• Remembering Dirk Richwine: Park and Recreation Leader, Advocate and Mentor

November 2021

• Park and Recreation Pioneer Leaves a Legacy in South Carolina*

October 2021

• Honoring the Contributions of Jack Moody, Park and Recreation Mentor and Leader*

• Boise Mourns the Loss of Park and Recreation Advocate Charles F. McDevitt*

April 2021

• Remembering Park and Recreation Leader Laura Wetherald

March 2021

• James ‘Jim’ Peterson Passes Away December 2020

• Remembering Park and Recreation Advocate Eric O’Brien

February 2021

• Gary Haller Leaves Major Legacy in Johnson County, Kansas