• embody and embrace the core values of the profession, particularly accessibility, service to community, lifelong learning, diversity of experience, and environmental stewardship.
• move the agency towards a stronger position or role within the community.
• align with the mission areas of parks and recreation: promoting participation in recreational experiences, strengthening community image and sense of place, strengthening safety and security, promoting health and wellness, fostering human development, increasing cultural unity, protecting environmental resources, and facilitating community problem solving

The CPRS Awards Program brochure will arrive in member mailboxes in October. Don't wait to start putting together your award packet. For tips on putting together your packet, click here to see the Tips For Submitting Award Entry info. The 2012 Awards Program brochure will be available in October.

New! - 2012 Awards

Professional & Service Awards
The Professional and Service Awards recognize outstanding involvement of professionals, citizens, community organizations and companies that promote parks and recreation's role in Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs. The four categories in this section are: Fellowship/Hall of Fame Award, Citation Award, Champion of the Community Award, and Honorary Membership Award. For a list of past winners click here.