2025 Promising Professional Award- Nomination Form - Georgia Recreation and Park Association

2025 Promising Professional Award- Nomination Form

Purpose: To recognize an individual who has made an exemplary impact in their current role and shows tremendous potential for future contributions in the field of parks and recreation.

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

Who is eligible?

a. Any current professional member of GRPA who has two (2) to five (5) years of full-time experience in the park and recreation field.

b. Has not received this award previously.

The following information is required to be completed, however, no points will be given for this information.

a. Describe the nominee’s educational background.

b. List the nominee’s current and past employers.

The following must be answered within the nomination submission: (20 Points Possible)

1. Describe nominee’s activities and accomplishments in each of the following. (5 possible points)

● Leadership and service for GRPA.

● Leadership and service in other organizations.

2. Show a clear sense of growth and success in their current role. (5 possible points)

● Specific examples outlining skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments.

3. Describe the nominee’s potential for advancement. (5 possible points)

4. Summary of the nominee’s efforts or service not covered in the areas above. (5 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 nominee’s activities and accomplishments in each of the following. *

● Leadership and service for GRPA.

● Leadership and service in other organizations.

5 possible points

2,000 word limit

Show a clear sense of growth and success in their current role. *

● Specific examples outlining skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments.

5 possible points

2,000 word limit

Describe the nominee’s potential for advancement. *

5 possible points

2,000 word limit

Summary of the nominee’s efforts or service not covered in the areas above. *

5 possible points

2,000 word limit

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