Dear CPRS District 11 Member:
The California Park & Recreation Society District 11 Annual Awards and Installation Banquet will be held on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center. At that time, CPRS District 11 will honor outstanding individuals for their professional and volunteer contributions to the fields of Parks, Recreation, and Human Services. Attached you will find information and applications for the following CPRS District 11 awards:
The Lifetime Achievement Award: It may be presented to a professional who has demonstrated leadership and incentive and has made significant contributions to CPRS and the field of Parks, Recreation, and/or Community Services.
The Community Champion Award: It may be presented to a contributor of any Parks and Recreation agency within District 11. This award can be given to a couple or group, as well as an individual. Limit two recipients per agency.
The Professional Service Award: It may be presented to a professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of Parks, Recreation, Human Services, or Parks and Recreation Education. The individual must also have demonstrated a continued membership and sustained interest in CPRS District 11.
Professional Development Scholarship: A total of four $300 stipends are awarded for professional development in the Parks and Recreation field. These stipends are offered to full time mid-management professionals, part-time professionals, and full-time students with a major in a Parks or Recreation related field. The stipends are used for CPRS membership, dues, Mini conference registration and or the CPRS Conference registration.
A review committee chaired by District 11 board members will review submittals to ensure applicants meet award criteria. Recipients will be recognized at the Awards and Installation Banquet on Wednesday March 25, 2020. Completed applications are due no later than Monday, March 2nd at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.