President’s Awards
Given at the Discretion of the President for Exceptional Service to the Society during 2016
2016 Annual Conference Committee
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Doug
Blount (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism): Co-Chair
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John
Shaner (Salem Parks and Recreation):
Co-Chair
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Dean
Crane, CPRP (Blacksburg Parks and Recreation)
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Marcia
Dougherty (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Jim
Farmer (Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Department)
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Allen
Hayes (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Brian
Laws, CPRP (Fairfax County Park Authority)
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Arlain
Martin (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Melida
McKee, CPRP (Roanoke Parks and Recreation)
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Alex
North (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Scott
Ramsburg (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Wendi
Schultz (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Dr. Susan
Van Patten (Radford University)
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David
Weir, CPRP (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Maureen
Wilson (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
2016 Leadership Training Institute Committee
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Kristen
Hamill, CPRP (Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism): Co-Chair
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Matt
Spruill, CPRP (Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks): Co-Chair
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Terry
Caldwell, CPRP, AFO (Christiansburg Aquatic Center)
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Nancy
Ellis, CPRP (James City County Parks and Recreation)
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Kat Fish
(Prince William County Parks and Recreation)
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Brian
Gannon, CPRP, AFO (Reston Community Center)
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Michael
Kalvort, CPRE (Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation)
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Derek
Stamey, CPRP (Goochland County Parks and Recreation)
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Amy
Woodson, CPRP (Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation)
Marcy Durrer, CPRP (Hanover County Parks and Recreation)
Dr. Susan Van Patten (Radford University)
Fellows Award
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Nancy E.
Ellis, CPRP, James City County Parks and Recreation
Distinguished Service
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Benita
Ripley, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
Outstanding New Professional
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Alicia
Engels, Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks
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Lindsay
Blankenship, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Distinguished Private Sector Service
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Landscape
Supply Inc., Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Enrichmond,
Richmond Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
Distinguished Volunteer Service
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Catherine
Ledec, Fairfax County Park Authority
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Charley
O’Hara, Falls Church Recreation and Parks
Best New Program
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Population Under 25,000 and Under
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Heroes Camp, Hopewell Recreation and Parks
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Population 25,001 – 50,000
o
Roverwalk, Danville
Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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RCC Rides,
Reston Community Center
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Population Greater than 100,000
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Footgolf at Pinecrest Golf Course, Fairfax County Park Authority
Best New Special Event
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Population 25,000 and Under
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Irish Road Bowling, Staunton Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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A Christmas Past at the Fishburn Mansion Open
House, Roanoke Parks and Recreation
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Population Greater than 100,000
o
Miss Abilities Chesapeake, Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Best New Facility (Bricks and Mortar)
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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Whaleyville Community Center, Suffolk Parks and Recreation
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Population Greater than 100,000
o
Bow Creek Recreation Center, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Best New Facility (Parks, Playground,
Greenways and Trails)
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Population 25,000 and Under
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Second Avenue/Park Road Improvement Project, Radford Parks and Recreation Department
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Population 25,001 – 50,000
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Danville Art Trail, Danville Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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Jamestown Beach Event Park, James City County Parks and Recreation
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Population Greater than 100,000
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Elizabeth River Park, Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Best New Renovation/Addition (Bricks and Mortar)
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Population 25,000 and Under
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Shepherd Stadium Dugouts, Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks
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Population 25,001 – 50,000
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Ballou Recreation Center Upgrade, Danville Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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Miller Center, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
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Population Greater than 100,000
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Spring Hill RECenter, Fairfax County Park Authority
Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks,
Playgrounds, Greenways & Trails)
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Population 25,000 and Under
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Crystal Springs Recreation Area, Wytheville Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001-1000,000
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Roanoke River Trail, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Population Greater than 100,000
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Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole, Fairfax County Park Authority
Best New Environmental Sustainability
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Population 25,000 and Under
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Lake Tams Renovation, Staunton Parks and Recreation
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Population 25,001 – 50,000
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Native Tree Walk at Ida Lee Park, Leesburg Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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Neighborhood Center Teaching Gardens, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
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Population Greater than 100,000
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Virginia Beach Trees for Clean Water Grant
Initiative, Virginia Beach Parks and
Recreation
Best Promotional Effort - Traditional
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Population 25,000 and Under
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Fall “History Edition” Program Guide, Goochland County Parks and Recreation
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Population 25,001 – 50,000
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Discount Movie Ticket Flyers, Orange County Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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A Christmas Past at the Fishburn Mansion
Brochure, Roanoke Parks and Recreation
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Green Ridge Folder, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Population Greater than 100,000
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2015 Strategic Plan Report, Fairfax County Park Authority
Best Promotional Effort - Specialty
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Population 25,000 and Under
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2015 Herndon Festival Digital Brochure, Herndon Parks and Recreation
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Population 25,001 – 50,000
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25th Annual Flower and Garden Festival Wineglass,
Leesburg Parks and Recreation
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Population 50,001 – 100,000
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Lynchburg is for Locavores Campaign, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
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Roanoke County Parks App, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Population Greater than 100,000
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15-second Video Promotion: Annual RECenter
Membership Sale, Fairfax County Park
Authority
