Purpose: To recognize exemplary agencies who deliver recreation, park or leisure related services. Awarded per population category. 

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

Who is Eligible? Any agency who is a member in good standing of GRPA and has not received the award in the last year. (Agencies may not win in two consecutive years.) 

Categories: An award may be presented to an agency from each population category. (Under 10,000; 10,001 to 20,000; 20,001 to 40,000; 40,001 to 80,000; 80,001 to 150,000; 150,001+) 

The following information is required to be completed, however, no points will be given for this information. It is strictly to be used by the judges to get a better overview of the Agency: 

a. Describe internal and external staff development opportunities and staff’s involvement within national, state and local organizations. 

b. Describe your agency’s budget sources and department structure. 

c. Provide information on your agency’s facilities as well as the acreage you maintain. 

d. Photo and agency logo must be submitted with award nomination. 

The two questions below will be used to judge your Agency for Agency of the Year. The information provided must cover the period as specified (August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025). (20 points possible) 

1. Discuss new or outstanding programs offered during the specified time frame. (10 points possible) 

2. Discuss major accomplishments other than programs that have taken place during specified time frame. (10 points possible)