CRPA Awards and Recognition Program

The 2008 CRPA Awards Program offeres recreation professionals an opportunity to nominate those outstanding individuals who you believe deserve public acknowledgment for outstanding service in and around the field of parks and recreation. Please take the time to participate in this worthwhile program and submit a nomination for consideration.

This is your chance to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the parks and recreation profession!

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Hall of Fame Award

Presentation of the awards will be made at the 48th Annual State Conference on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Uncasville, CT

Nomination procedures are as follows:

1. Send form(s) to: Jennifer Lauria , CPRP:
                P&W Aircraft Club
                200 Clement Road
                East Hartford, CT 06118
Phone: 860-565-6236   
Fax: 860-557-4915    
E-mail: Jennifer.lauria@pw.utc.com

2. Any CRPA member in good standing may nominate candidates for each award. (Committee members may not nominate candidates.)

3. The deadline for submitting nominations is October 10th, 2008.

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DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This is the most prestigious award that CRPA offers. To receive the Distinguished Service Award, the nominee shall be a CRPA member and an individual who has made outstanding contributions, over a significant number of years, to the recreation and/or parks field. Such contributions might be for outstanding leadership; committee work on a state or national level; outstanding service as a professional worker; research, promoting the profession; outstanding development of equipment, layout or design.
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SELECTED ORGANIZATION AWARD
Membership in CRPA is not required. The organization should have made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the field of public recreation and parks, significant enough to have had a stimulating effect on recreation at a town, city, state or national level.
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“ABCD” AWARD
Membership in CRPA is not required. The individual should have gone “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” by having made an outstanding contribution to the field of public recreation and parks, significant enough to have had a stimulating effect on recreation at a town, city, state or national level. This award is open to volunteers and part-time/seasonal, park or secretarial staff.
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OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
To receive the Outstanding Professional Award, the nominee shall be a CRPA member who has made outstanding contributions, over a period of 10 years or more, to the recreation and/or parks field.
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“R. PETER LEDGER” YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Nominee must be a member of CRPA who has served 10 years or less and is deserving of recognition for achievements and accomplishments in the parks and recreation profession. Winner of this award shall receive one thousand dollars to be used for continuing education purposes (ie.quarterly’s, conferences, training institutes, etc).
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AWARD
Nominee must be a member of CRPA who has served a minimum of 10 years and is deserving of recognition for dedication and commitment in the field of therapeutic recreation or related field.
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
For teenage student(s) who has/have demonstrated outstanding leadership in programs for teens or related activities.
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PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD (NEW)
The Nominee shall be an individual elected or appointed to public office, at any level of government, who has provided unselfish service for at least three years in the interest of parks, recreation, conservation and/or community services.
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FACILITY OF MERIT AWARD (NEW)
This award will be given to a department who has developed or renovated an exceptional facility within the last 2 years. The director of the department must be a current CRPA member. For specific selection criteria please call Jen Lauria @ 860-565-6236. or Click Here
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DOROTHY G. MULLEN / CRPA SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
GEORGE SANFORD / CRPA SCHOLARSHIP $500.00
The Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association has established the Dorothy Mullen and George Sanford CRPA Scholarships to provide assistance to students majoring in recreation and/or park education. For an application or information on how to apply for either of these scholarships contact:
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CRPA REC'ER AWARD
What is the CRPA Rec’er you ask? It is a small yellow tow truck that is awarded to a
department to honor them for the year. Each year the “Rec’er” is presented to an individual or department. Over time, this “Rec’er” will become a symbol of your involvement in CRPA
and your desire to strive towards excellence in the field. The “Rec’er” will be displayed in your
department to let your community know of your involvement with state recreation and leisure
services. It may also be displayed at functions where CRPA is represented, such as the flower
show, kids fair, fishing derby, etc.(Contact Roger Moss: crmoss@ci.east-hartford.ct.us)

Please return this form by October 10, 2008 to:
Jennifer Lauria , CPRP:
                P&W Aircraft Club
                200 Clement Road
                East Hartford, CT 06118
Phone: 860-565-6236   
Fax: 860-557-4915    
E-mail: Jennifer.lauria@pw.utc.com
Upon receipt of this form, a full application will be sent to the nominee.