2025 Athletics/Aquatics Network- Distinguished Professional Award- Nomination Form

Purpose: Recognizing fulltime individuals serving in athletics/aquatics who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the field of recreation, parks and leisure services within the Athletic/Aquatics Network.

Who may nominate? Any member of GRPA who is in good standing may nominate for this award.

Who is eligible? Any fulltime athletic/aquatics person who is a member in good standing of GRPA; as well as a member of the Athletic/Aquatics Network; and has not received this award previously. Nominee is not also being nominated for Distinguished Professional in other networks.

Determination is based on: (20 Points Possible)

1. Describe the nominee’s involvement in professional and civic organizations. (5 possible points)

2. Describe the nominee’s professional and community achievements and recognitions. (5 possible points)

3. Why is this person deserving of being recognized as the Athletic/Aquatics Network Distinguished Professional? (10 possible points)

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Submitter Information

E-mail for Confirmation Message *

Award Submitter Name *

Award Submitter Title *

Award Submitter Phone Number *

Award Submitter Agency/Organization *

Director Information

Director's Name *

Director's E-mail *

Director's Phone Number *

Nominee Information

Describe the nominee’s involvement in professional and civic organizations. *

5 possible points

2,000 word limit

Describe the nominee’s professional and community achievements and recognitions. *

5 possible points

2,000 word limit

Why is this person deserving of being recognized for this award? *

10 possible points

2,000 word limit

You may submit one photo that best captures your nomination. *

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