2012 VRPS Annual Award Winners

Photo Credit:   Bobette Nelson, City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space

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Fellows Award

CAROL E. STEELE, CPRP

Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism 

Distinguished Service Award

J. MICHAEL NEALER

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Distinguished Service Award

ART THATCHER, CPRP, AFO

Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space

Distinguished Volunteer Service Award

KEN QUINCY

Fairfax County Park Authority

Distinguished Volunteer Service Award

DONNA BLUEMINK

Norfolk Parks & Recreation Department

Photographed:  Gary Bluemink, Donna Bluemink

Outstanding New Professional

AARON REIDMILLER, CPRP

County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks

Outstanding New Professional

JED ROBERTS

City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department

Distinguished Private Sector Award

WILLIAMSBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN

James City County Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Karen Jamison

Distinguished Private Sector Award

REI, INC.

Fairfax County Park Authority

Photographed:  Cindy Messinger

Best New Program (Population 25,001-50,000)

NIGHT HIKE & CAMPFIRE

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Vic Garber

Best New Program (Population 50,001-100,000)

HOLIDAY SKATING

James City County Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  John Carnifax

Best New Program (Population greater than 100,000)

EAST OCEAN VIEW BOAT TRIP

Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space

Photographed:  Darrell R. Crittendon

Best New Special Event (Population under 25,000)

WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

Town of Purcellville

Photographed:  Melanie Scoggins

Best New Special Event (Population 25,001-50,000)

LIBERTY RIDE

Orange County Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Tim Moubray

Best New Special Event (Population 50,001-100,000)

YORKTIME MARITIME WEEKEND

York County Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Brian Fuller, James Scruggs

Best New Special Event (Population greater than 100,000)

GREAT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP & DERBY

Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Photographed:  Derrick Carr, Sheila Newton

Best New Facility - Bricks & Mortar (Population greater than 100,000)

WILLIAMS FARM COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Greg Ferebee, Michael Kalvort

Best New Facility - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails

(Population 25,001-50,000)

WOODVILLE PARK

Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Photographed:  Carol Steele

Best New Facility - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails

(Population 50,001-100,000)

POWHATAN CREEK TRAIL

James City County Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Nancy Ellis

Best New Facility - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails

(Population greater than 100,000)

WILLIAMS FARM PARK AND SKATE PARK

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Amy Woodson, Michael Kalvort

Best New Renovation/Addition - Bricks and Mortar (Population greater than 100,000)

HISTORIC HUNTLEY

Fairfax County Park Authority

Photographed:  Todd Brown

Best New Renovation/Addition - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population 25,001-50,000)

BIKE DEPOT AT RAFLO PARK

Town of Leesburg Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Kate Trask

Best New Renovation/Addition - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population 50,001-100,000)

ROANOKE RIVER/TINKER CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION

Roanoke Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Steve Buschor

Best New Renovation/Addition - Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways, and Trails (Population greater than 100,000)

FOUNTAINHEAD MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

Photographed:  Matthew White, Dan Kaseman

Best New Environmental Sustainability (Population greater than 100,000)

PRESERVATION OF PLEASURE HOUSE POINT NATURAL AREA

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Cindy Curtis, Michael Kalvort

Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population under 25,000)

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Kerstin Severin

Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population 25,001-50,000)

ENDLESS SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

McLean Community Center

Photographed:  George Sachs

Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population 50,001-100,000)

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Reston Community Center

Photographed:  Cheri Danaher

Best Promotional Effort - Traditional (Population greater than 100,000)

SUMMER OF SMILES! SUMMER FUN GUIDE

Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities

Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population under 25,000)

HERNDON FESTIVAL MOBILE WEBSITE

Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Thomas Schoenauer

Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population 25,001-50,000)

DIRTY DAN DASH VIDEO

Danville Parks & Recreation

Photographed:  Johnnie Walker, Jason Bookheimer

Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population 50,001-100,000)

SPLASH VALLEY ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Photographed:  Jim Basham

 Best Promotional Effort - Specialty (Population greater than 100,000)

PARKER THE SQUIRREL, DEPARTMENT MASCOT

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Photographed:  Michael Poplawski