Purpose: To recognize any Individual/Organization who has made unusual and extraordinary contributions to the Recreation, Park or Conservation in Georgia. To provide paramount recognition for an individual/organization at our Annual Conference. The Hall of Fame will be located in the GRPA Office and portraits or plaques suitable to the surroundings will be displayed in an attractive and conspicuous manner. Honorees will receive an additional award at the GRPA Annual Conference. 

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

Who is eligible? 

1. Nominees must be individuals/organizations who have not been previously recognized with this award. 

2. An individual/organization whose efforts have made lasting contributions to the Recreation & Parks field in Georgia. 

3. A Park and Recreation Professional who was a member of GRPA for at least twenty (20) years. 

4. Achievements on the local, state or national level, including but not limited to: 

● Board of Trustee Participation 

● Section/Committee/Network Participation 

● State, Local and National Board Participation 

● District Participation & Other areas 

5. A Park and Recreation professional active in the profession for 30 years or a Park and Recreation professional that has retired or become inactive for at least two (2) years. 

6. Any Hall of Fame nominee, that has never received the award in previous years, is automatically a candidate. All nominations shall be kept at the GRPA state office for consideration in following years. Committee may choose from current nominees or previous nominees to ensure the best and most qualified candidate is selected.

Additional Information:

1. There is no limit to the number of words or pages of information. 

2. The committee reserves the right to request additional information as it deems necessary. 

3. A maximum of two (2) recipients may be honored (with President and/or Executive Director Approval). 

In any year, the committee may make no award. Awards may be made posthumously. 

4. Nominations should be submitted to GRPA State Office and forwarded to GRPA Hall of Fame Committee Chair by the Executive Director. 

5. A black and white or color photograph must accompany the nomination. 

6. No nomination will be considered which is not postmarked prior to midnight, August 31, of the current year  

Determination is based on:

1. Support information explaining why an individual/organization is deserving of this Award. 

2. A summary of the contributions and efforts of this individual/organization that had significant influence on the Recreation Field in Georgia. 

3. A statement on any vital or profound impact the individual/organization that has accomplished within the profession or in support of the field. 

4. A summary of the contributions and efforts of this individual/organization that had significant impact or influence on the Georgia Recreation & Park Association.