The MRPA Awards committee is calling for awards nominations for the 2024 Professional Awards. Nominations are due Friday, October 11 by 5 p.m.

Individuals who have made an impact to the Minnesota parks and recreation field can be nominated for any of the six award categories:

• Clifton E. French Distinguished Services Award
• Nelson-Niles Award
• Horizon Award
• Dr. Gerald B. Fitzgerald Leadership Award
• Legislative Award
• Park and Recreation Board/Commission Award

Nominating a colleague, co-worker, commissioner or deserving individual can be done in just a couple minutes! Just click here and fill out the form.

The professional award recipients will be honored during the MRPA Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the New Brighton Community Center. For more information on the professional awards visit https://www.mnrpa.org/Award-Categories.

Thank you,

Awards Committee Co-Chairs

Sam Werle

Duluth Parks and Recreation

swerle@duluthmn.gov

JJ Williams

Washington County

jj.williams@co.washington.mn.us