Getting recognized for the hard work you do is something that goes beyond just getting a plaque or award. Winning an individual or agency award at the Soaring To New Heights Conference is a testament to the dedication and long hours put in to make your community a better place to live…and play!
The Awards and Recognition Program and the Agency Showcase Competition are wonderful ways to recognize leaders in the field and outstanding projects accomplished over the past year. The awards are announced at the All-Conference Awards Luncheon in front of colleagues and legislators from across the state. Nominate someone today!
Deadline to nominate is Monday November 9, 2009.
There are 3 Awards Programs:
- IAPD Awards & Recognition Program
- IPRA Awards & Recognition Program
- Agency Showcase Competition
Awards and Recognition Program:
- Deadline – Monday, November 9, 2009
- For general questions regarding the IAPD Awards & Recognition Program, please contact Bobbie Jo Hill at (217) 523-4554.
- For general questions regarding the IPRA Awards & Recognition Program, please contact Rick Missing at (847)850-2107.
- For questions regarding the Agency Showcase Awards & Recognition Program, please contact Mike Selep at (630)376-1911 x206.
IPRA Awards Beginning in 2009, we have made it easier than ever to nominate. For many individual awards, once you check some basic criteria (i.e.: years of service) all you need to do is e-mail or fax a name of someone who you know is deserving of this recognition. Your nominee will complete the application and receive a certificate that recognizes their nomination – and the IPRA awards committee will do the rest. It cannot be any easier!
Agency Showcase Awards The 2009 Agency Showcase competition will feature new and improved entry categories, a revised judging process, exciting exhibition opportunities and a special awards ceremony.
IAPD Awards
IAPD Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes up-and-coming board members who have completed a minimum of one year, but not more than six years of service as a board member (equivalent to one elected term.) The recipient of the Rising Star Award will have demonstrated exemplary performance in duties and responsibilities as a board member.
This award will be presented Friday, January 29, 2010 during the All-Conference Luncheon at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference.
Nominate Someone
2008 Rising Star Winner: Suzanne Hart, Naperville Park District
Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award
When asked how he wanted to be remembered, long-time park commissioner Mike Cassidy once said, “Doing something good for the community, contributing something for the future.” This annual award is presented to a commissioner whose volunteer service to his or her community emulates the vision and voluntary efforts demonstrated by Mike Cassidy to improve the quality of life for those in his community. Recipients of the Commissioner Community Service Award will have demonstrated the highest example of community service, personal integrity and ingenuity.
This award will be presented Friday, January 29, 2010 during the All-Conference Luncheon at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference.
Nominate Someone
2008 Mike Cassidy Commissioner Service Award Winner: Wally Frasier, Mundelein Park and Recreation District
Commissioner of the Year Award
The recipient of the Commissioner of the Year award will have shown outstanding qualities to support and promote parks, recreation and conservation in his or her community, as well as throughout the state.
This award will be presented Friday, January 29, 2010 during the All-Conference Luncheon at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference.
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2008 Commissioner of the Year Award Winner: Mary Ann Chambers, Northbrook Park District
IAPD Honored Professional Award
The IAPD Honored Professional Award is presented to a park, recreation, forest preserve or conservation professional who has worked closely with citizens and the Illinois Association of Park Districts to improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois.
This award will be presented Friday, January 29, 2010 during the All-Conference Luncheon at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference.
Nominate Someone
2008 IAPD Honored Professional Award Winner: Dean Bostrom, Hoffman Estates Park District
Youth License Plate Award – Best Promotional Practices
Any park district, forest preserve, conservation or recreation agency that has shown insightful, creative ways to promote the Park District Youth License Plate through events, programs, etc. may apply for this award. (Example: “Flying 4 Kids” kite fly.)
The Youth License Plate Award will be presented at the IAPD Annual Business Meeting January 30, 2010 at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference.
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IPRA/IAPD Community Service Award
Community Service Awards can be awarded for recognition of ongoing support, outstanding contributions of time, money, services, volunteer work or the advancement of parks and recreation. Honorees might include a non-member employee, a group, an organization, an individual, an elected official, governing body, local business, church, or school district.
Nominate Someone.
Board Member Development Program
The IAPD Board Member Development Program gives recognition to local board members who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty through committee involvement, attendance at continuing educational opportunities and achievements at the local, state and national levels. Participation in the Board Member Development Program can garner numerous benefits including recognition from fellow colleagues, legislators, media and the public. The program tracks accomplishments obtained during terms on your local board, useful during re-election. Any member of IAPD may join the Board Member Development Program for an annual fee of $20. Participants accumulate “Board Development Units” (BDUs) yearly from October 1 to September 30. Units earned after September 30 will go toward the following year. All members of the program will receive a participant lapel pin.
Board Member Development Program participants (Distinctive and Master Levels) will be recognized at the IAPD Annual Business Meeting January 30, 2010 at the IAPD/IPRA Conference.
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TABLE RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR THE ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS LUNCHEON – NEW PROCESS THIS YEAR!
Delegates who opt to reserve a table for the Friday All-Conference Awards Luncheon must indicate so on the registration form or when registering online. The table reservation fee is $50 and is nonrefundable. The person who is designated the table contact/coordinator will receive an email with full detailed instructions on the table registration process, which will be managed entirely online this year. The table contact/coordinator will need to assign registered delegates to their reserved table in order to receive a table assignment. There will be no onsite table reservations taken. Register early to ensure the best possible table selection. All reserved tables will be tables of 10. You must have a full table and all table assignments are final.
