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The California Association of Recreation of Parks Districts (CARPD) Awards of Distinction Program annually acknowledges the excellence of districts, individuals, organizations, innovative recreation programs and parks facility improvements.
Awards were presented on April 16, 2011, at the CARPD Conference, Awards Banquet at the Intercontinental Hotel, in Monterey.
2011 Award Categories
Nominations for District awards will be accepted for both Large (annual revenues of $2 million or more) and Small Districts (annual revenues less than $2 million).
Outstanding District – Any District that has innovative programming, events, or designed facilities that go “above and beyond” the usual recreation and park scope.
Environmental / Interpretative Program – Sponsors education and interpretative programs for staff and public that enhance appreciation for natural resources and supports an environmentally responsive lifestyle.
Best Marketing and Communications – Includes district generated brochures, guides, and web site pages.
Best Newspaper Coverage of your District – Press coverage from a regular circulated (daily, weekly) public newspaper such as photos, news articles or editorial.
Best Innovative Programming – Recognize new and or different directions in district recreation programming or park maintenance operation.
Best New Facility – New construction that has innovated or attractive design, address district uses, or provides cost efficiency.
Best Innovative Program
Best Renovated Facility – Best renovation of an existing facility.
Individual Awards: Nominations for a person or group who has contributed to the overall benefit of recreation and park districts and or programs.
Jim Meredith Award of Excellence (NEW) – Mr. Meredith, for decades, was one of the foremost advocates for Recreation and Park Districts at the local government level, the State Capitol, and in Washington DC. Recreation and Park Districts and particularly CARPD would not be what they are today were it not for Mr. Meredith’s relentless legislative advocacy. In his honor, CARPD will be recognizing an individual whom exemplifies what is means to “go above and beyond that which is expected”, and one who advocates extensively both for CARPD and Recreation and Park Districts.
Long Term Meritorious Service – Honors a District Board Member who has served at least 15 years. Nomination shall be made by resolution from their District Board.
Outstanding Senior – Any senior who has shown outstanding participation, volunteer service, or other contribution in a Recreation and Park District
Outstanding Youth – Recognition for a young person who has provided outstanding participation, volunteer service, or other significant contribution in a District leisure / recreation program.
Outstanding Group – Honors an outstanding youth, adult, special population, or senior group that has made a significant contribution to a District recreation or park program.
Outstanding Organization – Private, public or special interest group which have made a significant contribution to the community or recreation movement. (Excluding Recreation and Park Districts)
Outstanding Volunteer – Any person who has volunteered their time and effort above and beyond any normal expectation to help towards the betterment of a Recreation and Park District.
Outstanding Board Member – Any person whose significant contribution to the community was made while serving as a Board Member. (Current or past).
Outstanding Professional – Any person whose significant contribution was made while serving as a paid member of an agency, consulting firm or similar vocational role.
Special Honor Award – Honors and outstanding individual who has contributed to the general welfare and benefit of a Recreation and Park District.
2011 Guidelines for CARPD Awards Nominations:
- The Nominee should have a distinguished record of faithful and honorable service to the Recreation and Park field. Demonstrates a contribution that has advanced the Recreation and Park concept through foresight, planning and development to the benefit of the community, state or nation.
- If the Nominee is a Board Member, he/she shall have served on a Board for not less than three (3) years or one (1) term.
- Any organization or individual may submit a nomination for consideration by the Awards Committee.
- Judging of Nominations and selection for awards will be based solely on the basis of information submitted. Deadline: March 1, 2011.
- No recipient expenses will be paid for by CARPD, including the awards banquet. Nominating agency to bear expenses.
CARPD California Association of Recreation & Park Districts, P.O. Box 22671, Sacramento, CA 95822
916-446-2098 | 800-773-7275 | Fax 916-446-6095 | calrpds@aol.com
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