Hello District 5 Parks and Recreation Professionals,
We're excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 CPRS District 5 Awards, recognizing excellence in professional achievements, parks and programs throughout our region.
This year's awards categories include:
- Innovative Programming - celebrating groundbreaking ideas that positively impact the community.
- Professional Merit - honoring individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the field.
- Parks Make Life Better - recognizing excellence in the design and development of parks, playgrounds, and facilities.
- Marketing Excellence - showcasing impactful and effective marketing efforts.
- Rising Star - highlighting emerging professionals demonstrating exceptional potential and leadership.
All District 5 agencies and CPRS members are eligible to submit entries and agencies may submit more thatn one entry per category.
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026
Submission Fee: $25 per entry
We look forward to celebrating outstanding work happening across District 5!
For more information, visit www.CPRSd5.org or follow us @ CPRSDISTRICT5.
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Melissa Stathakopoulos
Parks and Recreation Manager
City of Lathrop
mstathakopoulos@ci.lathrop.ca.us(209)941-7364
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