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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  Honorary Fellow - David Lose of Lose & Associates video Fellow - Joe Huff, CPRP, Maryville/Alcoa/Blount County Parks and Recreation video The Distinguished Young Professional Award, awarded to a young professional was presented to Dallas Long of Hendersonville Parks and Recreation for his outstanding service to the Parks and Recreation profession and her community.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: .jpg) Dillard Dank Hawkins of Chattanooga Craig Price, CPRP of Morristown Parks & RecreationThe Four-Star Awards recognize excellence and community impact by agencies. Innovative Program:  Tennessee State Parks & American Canoe Association-TN for Partners in Paddlesport SafetySpecial Event:  Memphis Parks for Spring Break Mane!Public Relations: Memphis Parks for Meet on Common Ground Renovated Facility Award (Budget $500,000 or less):  Johnson City Parks and Recreation for Memorial Park Community Center Pickleball ComplexRenovated Facility Award (Budget Over $500,000):  Knoxville Parks & Recreation Department for Claude Walker Ball Park RenovationNew Facility Award (Budget $500,000 or less):  Springfield Parks and Recreation for 2 Sand Volleyball CourtsNew Facility Award (Budget Over $500,000):  Hendersonville Parks and Recreation for Volunteer Park - In Line Hockey FacilityBranch & 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  Colt Pittman, of Manchester Parks and Recreation.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  Deb Fogle of Johnson City Parks and Recreation.The Dennis Rainier Award, presented by the Athletics Branch, recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in athletic planning and programming. The recipient is  Michael McCafferty, of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.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  Sevier Community Center of Metro Nashville Parks & RecreationThe 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  Shane Phillips of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation.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 .jpg) Kristine Strickland of Memphis ParksThe 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  Corey Brown of Memphis Parks.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 .jpg) Mike Flowers of Memphis Parks.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  Susan Hicks of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation.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  Michael Hunter of Clarksville Parks and Recreation.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  Vonchelle Stembridge, of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. |
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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