The Distinguished Service Award honors recently retired professionals for outstanding service in the field of parks and recreation. Nominees must have been a member of WRPA for a minimum of five years and employed in the parks and recreation profession for at least 10 years. The nominee's retirement must have occurred within the past two years. Recognized with a Distinguished Service Plaque.
Nomination deadline: Midnight, February 24, 2012
Criteria:
- Demonstrated broad range of experience and progressive levels of responsibility
- Accomplishments and contributions to WRPA made nominee a standout among the general membership
- Repeatedly accepted or eagerly welcomed responsibility within the organization
- Exceptional reasons for singling out the individual for recognition
- Letters of recommendation
Application requirements:
- Only WRPA members are eligible to nominate qualified candidates. Membership will be verified and nominations by non-members will be disqualified.
- Each award nomination must be accompanied by a clearly and completely filled out nomination cover sheet and nomination questionnaire.
- Professional award nominations must include no more than 3 letters of recommendation. Please note maximum page requirement. Exceeding maximum page requirements may be cause for rejection.
Nominations are eligible for only one category.
No fee for professional awards.
Nominations should include a photo or electronic artwork for program or presentation purposes. (tif, jpeg or pdf are preffered)
Files should be saved in MS Word or PDF unless otherwise noted. Email nomination materials to awards@wrpatoday.org no later than midnight February 24, 2012, to be considered.
If you are unable to submit your materials electronically, mail or hand deliver your materials on 8 1/2" by 11" pages suitable for scanning to: WRPA, 4405 7th Ave SE, Suite 202, Lacey WA, 98503.