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Awards & RecognitionCongratulations to the 2019 WPRA Award Winners! Please note the deadline for submitting WPRA award nominations is May 1st, 2020. There is no nomination form. Submit your nomination(s) to [email protected]. Once a nomination is submitted, a request will be made for additional information needed. For the Partnership Award, Fellowship Award and the Elected Official Award, please submit information pertaining to why the individual/organization/etc. should be considered for the award. * Please note: For the Elected Official Award, Partnership Award and Fellowship Award, the person submitting the nomination must turn in support material on their nominee. The five categories of Association Awards are: Other WPRA Association recognitions are: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is the highest professional award given by WPRA to an active Association member. The nominee MUST hold current professional certification by the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). Nominees are judged on specific accomplishments and service performed for the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association and the leisure services profession. Recipients of the Professional Award of Merit are not eligible for the George Wilson Service Award. Guidelines in choosing The Professional Award of Merit:
Click Here to See Past Recipients _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This award is presented to current or retired Association members who have distinguished themselves through persistent accomplishment and continuous service to the State Association. The nominee MUST hold current professional certification by the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or held this certification immediately preceding their retirement. Nominees must have at least ten (10) years of continuous active membership and service to the Association, and hold State and/or National Certification in the field to qualify for this award. Recipients of the Professional Award of Merit are not eligible for the George Wilson Service Award. Guidelines for selecting The George Wilson Service Award: The person being nominated must have continuous service in WPRA for five (5) of the eight (8) categories, or in a single, long-term responsibility to qualify as a candidate for this award.
Click Here to See Past Recipients _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is the highest honor bestowed on an agency or organization by the State Association in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Parks and Recreation in Wisconsin. The project/achievement should demonstrate cooperative efforts with other organizations in meeting their intended goals. The impact of their contribution should be of major significance to the local community or go beyond the local community. When submitting a nomination, please include any supporting materials for the nomination. Click Here to See Past Recipients _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This award is given to recognize persons (non- WPRA members) who have made outstanding achievements or contributions to the parks and recreation movement. The impact of their contribution should be of major significance to the local community or go beyond the local community. When submitting a nomination, please include any supporting materials for the nomination. Click Here to See Past Recipients _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Once again, we are being given an opportunity to present a token of our appreciation to an “Elected Official.” These “officials” have constructive comments; they listen to our problems and concerns and try to help. They go to bat for our budgets and programs. They are our partners in the development of community projects. They work with us and make our life a little easier. We are not looking for officials that have merely sponsored big projects. This award is to thank and recognize all of those officials who are partners in providing the Parks and Recreation programs to the members of our communities. When submitting a nomination a nomination, please include the nominee’s position, background, issues addressed or projects pursued, and the impact made on the community. Click Here to See Past Recipients _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This award is presented to retirees who have been a member of WPRA for a minimum of 10 years immediately prior to their retirement. Please inform us as soon as you make that big decision so that we can give proper recognition for your years of dedicated service to your job, profession and Association. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ These awards are presented to WPRA members at 10 and 25 years of service in the profession. Award recipients will be listed in the PRMonthly. If you have any questions, call the WPRA Office. To receive the 10 year Service Award, an individual must have been a member for a minimum of 5 consecutive years prior to being eligible, and to receive the 25 year Service Award, an individual must have been a member for a minimum of 10 consecutive years prior to being eligible. These award categories are not retroactive. Return to Top
Return to Top _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Park Section Awards - Park Design
Park Design Award entries are based on the following:
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Silver Star Award entries are based on the following:
Return to Top Professional of the Year: Awards will be presented to a WPRA member in the Aquatic; Park and Recreation Sections (up to 3 total) who is currently working as either a full-time or permanent part-time professional in the field, with more than seven years of service. |