Alaska Recreation and Park Association
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ARPA Annual Awards


Nominations for Awards are typically due by the end of July/early August every year. Please ensure you hit the deadline to support our awards committee in their work for the conference. For 2024 Awards, nominations are DUE JULY 21, 2025!

So many of our co-workers are deserving....THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSION IN ALASKA!

We invite you to take a moment and nominate a deserving co-worker, employee, volunteer, or supervisor. 

The past year's awards will be presented at the upcoming Annual Conference each year!  Remember these awards recognize accomplishments completed in the year before the conference. 

Want to get involved?
We are also looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the Awards Selection Committee.  We would like to have a variety of individuals from different communities around the state on the committee.  If this is something you would be willing to do, please email ARPA Awards Chair


Click each award form below for more information and to follow each respective link to nominate a fellow Parks & Recreation Individual!

1. Professional Award
2. New Professional Award
3. Bob Robertson Service Award
4. Lifetime Achievement Award
5. ARPA Appreciation Award
6. Distinguished Service Award
7. Facility Excellence Award
8. Outstanding Business Partner Award
9. Outstanding Organization Award




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