The Parks Excellence Award award was initiated by ARPA's Parks and Open Space Network to recognize achievements or innovative ideas for parks and open space operations, as well as increase the profile of the parks and open space professionals in Alberta.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants may represent but are not limited to the following areas: municipalities, private enterprise, not-for-profit groups, educational and healthcare institutions and golf courses. Achievements and innovations will be judged utilizing the "Benefits of Recreation: Personal, Social, Economic, Environmental" as evaluation tools.
Main components of the application:
- Nominee Contact Information
- Description of the nominee and their involvement in the parks and open spaces sector
- Description of the innovation or achievement and the setting in which it was applied
- Description of the anticipated benefits of the innovation or achievement
- Two letters or e-mails of support OR one letter/e-mail of support and a link to evidence of nominee's merit (award, clippings, etc.)
Deadline to nominate is May 31st.