Awards
2022 Awards Winners
November 2022 - The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) announces the recipients of the Association’s 2022 Awards. The outstanding achievements of these individuals, communities, and organizations were acknowledged during the Association’s 71st Annual Conference in Gatlinburg.The Fellow Award, the highest award the Association can confer on an individual, recognizes professional members who have made outstanding contributions to the recreation field throughout their career. In 2022 TRPA awarded the following Fellow Awards ![]() ![]() ![]() The Lifetime Member Award honors and recognizes individuals who have made numerous and/or significant long-term contributions within the parks and recreation profession. This prestigious award can be given to more than one nominee per year. TRPA recognized two outstanding members this year: ![]() ![]() The Four-Star Awards recognize excellence and community impact by agencies. Innovative Program: ![]() Special Event: ![]() Public Relations: Memphis Parks for Meet on Common Ground Renovated Facility Award (Budget $500,000 or less): ![]() Renovated Facility Award (Budget Over $500,000): ![]() New Facility Award (Budget $500,000 or less): ![]() New Facility Award (Budget Over $500,000): ![]() Branch & Section Awards The Longfellow Award, presented by the Programming & Recreation Branch, recognizes an individual for outstanding programming and/or accomplishments in Aquatics. The recipient is ![]() The Wellness Award, presented by the Programming & Recreation Branch, recognizes an individual who focuses on physical activity, fitness and wellness programs, policies, and activities. The recipient is ![]() The Dennis Rainier Award, presented by the Athletics Branch, recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in athletic planning and programming. The recipient is ![]() The Donald H Stanton Award, presented by the Ethnic Minority Interest Section, recognizes the community center determined to have had the best overall programs. The recipient is ![]() The Wayne Hansard Award, presented by the Municipal County Interest Section, recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in the maintenance of parks, facilities, and/or grounds. The recipient is ![]() The Robert Horsley Award, presented by the Municipal County Interest Section, recognizes an individual who planned, conducted and/or was responsible for the most outstanding community center program of the year. The recipient is ![]() The Maynard Glenn Award, presented by the Municipal County Interest Section, and recognizes an individual who planned, conducted and/or was responsible for the most outstanding recreation program of the year. The recipient is ![]() The Award of Excellence, presented by the Facilities & Parks Branch, recognizes an individual that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of resource management. The recipient is ![]() The Arts Award, presented by the Programming & Recreation Branch, recognizes an individual that has demonstrated innovation and creativity and inspires others to develop similar programs. The recipient is ![]() The Marketing Award, presented by the Programming & Recreation Branch, recognizes an individual that has demonstrated innovation and creativity and inspires others to develop similar programs. The recipient is ![]() The Special Events Award, presented by the Programming & Recreation Branch, recognizes an individual that has demonstrated innovation and creativity and inspires others to develop similar programs. The recipient is ![]() |
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Fellow Recipients
Lifetime Members
Young Professionals
TRPA Fellow Award
2022 Fellow Videos
David Lose
Joe Huff, CPRP
TRPA Fellows Interviewed by the Mark Fraley Podcast
Mary Wherry
Charlie Ellenburg
John Wilbanks, CPRP
Brad Chambers, CPRP
Jerry Dillehay
Kitty Frazier, CPRP
George Brogdon, CPRP
Bob Parker
Anne Marshall, CPRP
Austin Fesmire, CPRP
Larry Zehnder, CPRP
Gerald Parish, CPRP
Craig Price, CPRP
Sylvia Pinson, CPRP
Tommy Lynch