WRPA Citation of Merit Awards: Community

The Citation of Merit Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the field of park and recreation. The Citation of Merit - Community Award honors an individual, group, or organization that has contributed to the field of parks and recreation in Washington State.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The nominee must be based in Washington State.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment to the field of parks and recreation.
  • Helped to address unique, critical or other unmet parks and recreation needs.

Nomination Process

  • Complete an online nomination form where you will be asked to provide the following information:
    • Contact information for nomination
    • Name of the organization or individual, years they have contributed to Parks and Recreation and if they are a WRPA member
    • A description of their contributions to the field of parks and recreation
    • A description of how they have helped to support unique, critical or other unmet parks and recreation needs
  • Upload the following items to the WRPA office group drive link found in your confirmation email:
    • Two letters of recommendation Be sure to name your files with 'Community Name.Org.Merit - LOR'

  • In your confirmation email, you will receive a link to upload a maximum of three photos or graphics to the WRPA office for the award category you are applying for. Be sure to name your files with 'Community Name.Org.Merit - Photo'

  • Video footage is highly encouragedIn your confirmation email, you will receive a link to upload a maximum of one video to the WRPA office for the award category you are applying for to be no more than 2-min. Be sure to name your files with 'Community Name.Org.Merit - Video'
Return to Awards Page to Nominate