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Dear IPRA Members,
Getting recognized for the hard work you do is something that goes beyond just getting a plaque or award. Winning an individual or agency award at the IPRA/IAPD Soaring To New Heights Conference is a testament to the dedication and long hours put in to make your community a better place to live and play!
The Awards and Recognition Program is a wonderful way to recognize leaders in the field and outstanding projects accomplished over the past year. The awards are announced at the IAPD/IPRA Conference Awards Luncheon in front of colleagues and legislators from across the state.
Nominating People is Easier Than Ever!
In 2010, we have made it easier than ever to nominate. For many individual awards, once you check some basic criteria (i.e.: years of service) all you need to do is e-mail or fax a name of someone who you know is deserving of this recognition. Your nominee will complete the application - and the IPRA awards committee will do the rest. It cannot be any easier!
Nominate someone today! Nominations for the Robert Artz and Distinguished Service Awards are not included.
Previous Winners
Citizen Volunteers of the Year
Jean and Jerry Gieraltowski, Wheaton Park District
Excellence in Environmental Leadership Award
Steve Swanson, Glenview Park District
Young Professional of the Year
Jason Meyers, Lombard Park District
Professional Recognition Award
Paul Friedrichs, Lombard Park District
Fellow Award
Mike Clark, Batavia Park District
Robert Artz Award
Steve Scholten, Arlington Heights Park District
Sincerely,
IPRA Awards & Recognition Committee
Distinguished Service to Leisure Nomination
Fellow Award Nomination
Meritorious Service Nomination
Meritorious Service Awards recognize and honor members of IPRA who have rendered continuously outstanding leadership, service and professional commitment to the field of parks and recreation. All individuals nominated for the Meritorious Service Award receive recognition if criteria are met. An individual may receive the Meritorious Service Award only once.
Click here for a printable version of the Meritorious Service Award
Professional Recognition Nomination
The IPRA Professional Recognition Award is presented to a current parks and recreation professional who has shown excellence in promoting parks and recreation on local and regional levels within the state of Illinois. Nominations will be valid for two years and therefore considered again next year.
Click here for a printable version of the Professional Recognition Award
Robert Artz Distinguished Service Award
The Artz Award was initiated by IPRA because of Bob Artz's legacy of service to the park and recreation profession and his commitments to the citizens and advisory board that are so important to this field. The recipients' efforts must have had lasting value and must have created an awareness of the importance of parks and recreation among his/her colleagues and the community in which the person works. The Robert Artz Distinguished Service Award is given at the discretion of the IPRA Board of Directors.
Click here for a printable version of the Robert Artz Distinguished Service Award
Young Professional Nomination
The IPRA Young Professional Award is presented to a current parks and recreation professional who has shown excellence in promoting parks and recreation on local and regional levels within the state of Illinois. Nominations will be valid for two years and therefore considered again next year.
Click here for a printable version of the Young Professional Award
Outstanding Conservation Program Award
Outstanding Facility and Parks
Outstanding Program or Special Event Award
Citizen Volunteer of the Year
Community Service Award
No Employee Left Behind Agency Award
Excellence in Environmental Leadership Award
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