NATIONAL AWARDS Program.The NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association National Awards Program is designed to celebrate the people and organizations that contribute to parks and recreation. Highlighting these individuals and organizations serves many functions. It provides a tremendous pat on the back from friends and peers for a job well done. It shows the successes of NRPA members and those working to achieve shared goals. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , it shares new and creative ideas first hand and up close. You are exposed to some of the newest and most exciting programs and people in parks and recreation today. You may also know a person who has served his or her profession well over a period of time or know a Congressional leader or media outlet that is sympathetic to our cause. Excellence in parks and recreation may be visible in many places. We urge you to look around and take notice of what park and recreation advances deserve reward, Then take action. * All national award recipients are announced annually at the Congress for Recreation and Parks. * Jurors are appointed by the NRPA Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. and sit on the National Awards Committee. All jurors are recognized authorities in the area of parks, recreation and leisure. * All nominators must be current members of NRPA. * Applications that are submitted are eligible to win for up to three (3) years, provided that a new application (for non-winners) with updated information is provided prior to the following years award's deadline (April 15th is always the national award's deadline, regardless of the year). Applications must be submitted for each nominee nominee n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract. to: National Awards Program The National Recreation and Park Association 22377 Belmont Ridge Belmont Ridge Middle School is a Middle School located on 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, VA 20176. Belmont Ridge is part of the Loudoun County School System. The school is currently under the direction of Mr. Timothy Flynn. Road Ashburn, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia is an unincorporated area located in Loudoun County, Virginia, 30 miles west of Washington, D.C., and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The area serves as headquarters for the internet service provider Verizon Business, Old Dominion Brewing Company, 20148-4501 Nominations must be postmarked by April 15 DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL AWARD The National Distinguished Professional Award is presented annually to those in the field who, through inspiration, incentive and demonstration of leadership, have made noteworthy contributions over a period of time to the recreation, park and conservation movement. * The nominee must have been active in the field at a professional level for a minimum of 15 years. * The nominee must be a current member of NRPA and must have a history of membership for at least 10 years in NRPA or one of its predecessor organizations. (Retirees are exempt from the requirement for current NRPA membership) * The nominee must display evidence of active participation in two or more professional recreation, park and leisure service organizations. * The nominee must be living at the time the application is submitted. 1. List evidence of the nominee's contributions to the recreation, park and leisure field. 2. List memberships in professional organizations at the state, regional, national and international levels. Indicate whether membership is active or current. 3. List offices held and/or and/or conj. Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing. committee involvement in above organizations with appropriate dates. 4. List awards, recognitions and honors from professional leisure associations or societies with appropriate dates. 5. List literature published in magazines, books, pamphlets, editorships, technical reports, research grants, studies and special projects; indicate invited lectures or presentations for professional associations and/or universities. Include all appropriate dates. 6. Indicate consultant activities, full-time full-time adj. Employed for or involving a standard number of hours of working time: a full-time administrative assistant. full or adjunct adjunct (aj´ungkt), n a drug or other substance that serves a supplemental purpose in therapy. adjunct faculty experience applicable to leisure agencies, associations, government organizations, universities or colleges, include appropriate dates. 7. Indicate professional experience in leisure service agency at local or state levels or in provision of leisure services in the private sector or public institutions. Include appropriate dates. 8. List the nominee's length of membership in NRPA and specific years. If the nominee is not a member of NRPA, but was a member of one of NRPA's predecessor organizations, list length of membership and designate des·ig·nate tr.v. des·ig·nat·ed, des·ig·nat·ing, des·ig·nates 1. To indicate or specify; point out. 2. To give a name or title to; characterize. 3. specific years. 9. Attach appropriate biographical bi·o·graph·i·cal also bi·o·graph·ic adj. 1. Containing, consisting of, or relating to the facts or events in a person's life. 2. Of or relating to biography as a literary form. data. HUMANITARIAN AWARD The National Humanitarian Award is presented annually to an individual or organization whose concern for and dedication to humanity has been expressed through park, recreation and conservation efforts which have enriched the lives of persons in neighborhoods, communities, states or the nation. The scope of such efforts may include: * Active support of meaningful legislation on local, state or national level as a promoter A person who devises a plan for a business venture; one who takes the preliminary steps necessary for the formation of a corporation. Promoters are the people, who, for themselves or on behalf of others, organize a corporation. or sponsor; with support on a national level scoring higher in significance. * Initiator of significant project(s); and/or donation of land facilities, art or literary collections or moneys. * Significant length of time spent working on one or more projects. * The ability to involve private enterprise, service organizations, the community and others to assist in bringing project(s) to fruition fru·i·tion n. 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition. 2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession. 3. . * The results of these efforts must be lasting in value and/or serve as a standard for other projects or programs at the local, state or national level. * The work must result from personal or organizational commitment In the study of organizational behavior and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, organizational commitment is, in a general sense, the employee's psychological attachment to the organization. , not from a desire for personal or organizational gain. 1. Itemize To individually state each item or article. Frequently used in tax accounting, an itemized account or claim separately lists amounts that add up to the final sum of the total account on claim. the nominee's active support of meaningful legislation as promoter or sponsor at the local, state or national level. 2. Itemize the nominee's actions as originator Originator A bank, savings and loan, or mortgage banker that initially made a mortgage loan that is part of a pool. Also, an investment bank that has worked with the issuer of a new securities offering from the beginning and is usually appointed manager of the underwriting or initiator of each project and/or the donation of land; facilities, art or literary collections or moneys by individual project. 3. Indicate the length of time (in months and years) donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. on one or more projects. 4. Explain how the nominee's leadership involved others in bringing the project(s) to fruition. 5. To what extent has the nominee contributed toward establishing a standard for other projects or programs at the local, state or national level which have lasting value? CORPORATE HUMANITARIAN The National Corporate Humanitarian Award is presented annually to the corporation or foundation which has made significant and consistent contribution to the recreation, parks and conservation field by sponsorship, creation or implementation of a program, project or series of programs which have advanced the field or opened new opportunities. * The scope of the program, project or series of programs must express the corporation's or foundation's concern for humanity by use of recreation, park or conservation ideals, without concern for direct personal or corporate gain or profit. * The scope of the program, project or series of programs must have been consistently displayed over a minimum of five years on the local, state or national level. Further, the results of such efforts must be of lasting benefit or set a new standard in the recreation, parks and related conservation field. * The scope of such programs or projects can include, but is not limited to, sponsorship of recreation programs; advancement of park development and/or acquisition; sponsorship of recreation opportunities or education; and programs to protect or enhance natural resources. 1. Indicate the project or series of projects for which the corporation or foundation is being nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. . 2. Each project or series of projects must have a complete explanation which outlines the following: a. Project Name b. Recipient c. Donor The party conferring a power. One who makes a gift. One who creates a trust. donor n. a person or entity making a gift or donation. DONOR. He who makes a gift. (q.v.) d. Year begun, year completed e. Cost f. Brief explanation of projects g. Population served 3. Explain how the results of the sustained effort (minimum of five years) are of lasting benefit or set a new standard in the recreation, parks and related conservation field. 4. Indicate the unique nature of the project(s) and the impact on recreation, parks and leisure. ROBERT Robert, Henry Martyn 1837-1923. American army engineer and parliamentary authority. He designed the defenses for Washington, D.C., during the Civil War and later wrote Robert's Rules of Order (1876). Noun 1. W. CRAWFORD YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD The Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award is presented annually to those in the field, who exemplify ex·em·pli·fy tr.v. ex·em·pli·fied, ex·em·pli·fy·ing, ex·em·pli·fies 1. a. To illustrate by example: exemplify an argument. b. the qualities of Bob Crawford's singularly sin·gu·lar adj. 1. Being only one; individual. 2. Being the only one of a kind; unique. 3. Being beyond what is ordinary or usual; remarkable. 4. Deviating from the usual or expected; odd. innovative and pioneering leadership in the planning, development and programming of a wide variety of creative community leisure opportunities and activities. * The nominee must be an active member of NRPA and their State Association. * The nominee must have served a minimum of five years in the parks and recreation field on the professional level. * The nominee must not be over 35 years of age. * The nominee should be a Certified See certification. Leisure Professional either through a state or national program. (Certification is not required, but is preferred) If the nominee is in the process of becoming certified, please indicate their progress. 1. List memberships in professional leisure organizations on the state, regional, national and international levels. Indicate whether membership is past or current. 2. List awards, recognitions and honors from professional leisure associations or societies and indicate the appropriate dates. 3. Attach appropriate biographical data that indicates how the nominee best exemplifies the qualities of Bob Crawford Robert Remi Crawford (born April 6, 1959 in Belleville, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. Playing career Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 1979, Crawford also played for the Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers, and Washington Capitals. . LITERARY AWARD The National Literary Award is presented annually to the writer or publisher who has made the most significant contribution to the park and recreation field's This article is about the shopping centre in Denmark. For the Canadian chain of department stores, see Fields (department store). Field's is the biggest shopping centre in Denmark and the second-largest in Scandinavia, surpassed only by Nordstan in understanding of new innovations, refined philosophic thought and tenets, trends and/or research in parks, recreation and conservation. * Literature may be comprised of technical or philosophical materials, research documents, textbooks, monographs, audiovisual See A/V. productions, series of magazine and newsletter articles, and accumulation of articles from professional journals or other media. * Literature must be of national significance and should have a major impact on the field, such as stirring professional awareness, creating new concepts in recreation, parks and conservation, or motivating action on behalf of parks, recreation and conservation. 1. List specific publication(s) for which the candidate is being nominated. 2. To what extent has the nominee contributed to an understanding of new innovations refined philosophic though': in the parks and recreation field, new trends or research? 3. To what extent has the nominee contributed to literature which is of national and enduring significance within the parks and recreation field? 4. To what extent has the nominee made a major impact, such as stirring professional awareness, creating new concepts or motivating action? 5. Attach three one paragraph critiques/reviews, from an outside source, of the books/articles listed for this application. 6. Attach appropriate biographical data. 7. Indicate the appropriate category for this nominee: recreation practitioner or recreation educator/author. MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD The National Award for Media Excellence is presented annually to the writer, artist, mass media reporter, publisher or media corporation/owner who has significantly contributed to the general public's better understanding and greater awareness of public parks, recreation and conservation programs. * This could be achieved through such media as general circulation books, magazines, newspapers, news collection organizations, broadcast stations, anthologies of photographs or art works, mass circulation films, or other outlets. * The work or materials must be of national significance which has stirred public consciousness and concern, unveiled data of a pivotal and lasting nature, highlighted a trend and/or created new concepts and viewpoints regarding parks, recreation and conservation. * The work, publication or production must have received broad circulation among the general public, either in a broad region of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. of throughout the nation. 1. List the publications, broadcasts or other works for which the candidate is being nominated. Include date of publication if the work(s) appeared in periodical periodical, a publication that is issued regularly. It is distinguished from the newspaper in format in that its pages are smaller and are usually bound, and it is published at weekly, monthly, quarterly, or other intervals, rather than daily. or book form (including airing dates of broadcast works) 2. How has the work stirred public consciousness and concern, unveiled pivotal data, highlighted a trend and/or created new concepts and viewpoints? 3. How broad a circulation has the work(s) received? (Include estimated number of viewers, purchasers, subscribers, etc.) 4. To what extent has the nominee contributed to a better understanding and greater awareness of public parks, recreation and conservation programs? 5. Include a sample of the nominee's work. 6. Attach appropriate biographical or corporate data and history. VOLUNTARY SERVICE AWARD The National Voluntary Service Award is presented annually to citizens or organizations whose voluntary contributions of time and effort over a period of years have improved the quality and quantity of leisure opportunities through recreation, parks and conservation programs and projects in neighborhoods, communities, states or the nation. Voluntary efforts may include: * Contributions to the recreation, park and conservation movement for a minimum of five years. * Initiation of outstanding recreation and park programs at the local, state or national level. * Advocacy activity on behalf of recreation, parks and conservation through involvement in other organizations or endeavors outside the recreation, park and conservation field. 1. List the contributions of efforts to the recreation, parks and conservation movement which have occurred during the past five years. 2. List those activities which have shown initiation of outstanding recreation and park programs at the local, state or national level. 3. List advocacy activity on behalf of the recreation, park and conservation movement through involvement in other organizations or endeavors outside the recreation, park and conservation field. 4. Attach appropriate biographical data. CONGRESSIONAL AWARD About the Award The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress' award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14- to 23-year-olds. The National Congressional Award is presented annually to members of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, no more than two awards will be given annually, with no more than one award in either chamber, however, joint recognition may be given for one award. * The recipient must have demonstrated continuing national leadership in efforts to improve and/or protect the quality and quantity of leisure opportunities through recreation, parks and related conservation programs and projects. * The recipient must have demonstrated leadership in the U.S. Congress for actions enhancing the recreation, parks and related conservation movement. 1. Indicate how the nominee has demonstrated national leadership in efforts to improve and/or protect the quality and quantity of leisure opportunities through recreation, parks and related conservation programs and projects. 2. Indicate how the nominee has demonstrated leadership in the U.S. Congress for actions enhancing the recreation, parks and related conservation movement. 3. Attach biographical information regarding nominee. * This award will be presented at the Congressional Reception hosted by NRPA during the annual Mid-Year Forum each January/ February February: see month. . THE THEODORE Theodore. For Russian rulers thus named, use Feodor. AND FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT Roosevelt, town, United States Roosevelt, uninc. residential town (1990 pop. 15,030), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on Long Island. A large retail business exists in Roosevelt, and the town has become the county's busiest economic area. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RECREATION AND PARK RESEARCH The Theodore and Roosevelt Award for Excellence in Recreation and Park Research is presented annually to an individual whose contributions to recreation and park research have significantly advanced the cause of the recreation movement; and whose dedication to the field parallels the same dedication and zeal Zeal Bows, Mr. crippled fiddler with intense feelings. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis] Cedric of Rotherwood zealous about restoring Saxon independence. [Br. towards parks, recreation and conservation that was exhibited by the two former Presidents after whom the award is named. All nomination and requests for further information for the Research Award ONLY, should be sent to: Director of Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. National Recreation and Park Association 22377 Belmont Ridge Road Ashburn, Virginia 20148-4501 NATIONAL AWARDS APPLICATION It's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have never been easier to nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. a deserving de·serv·ing adj. Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid. n. Merit; worthiness. de·serv  ing·ly adv. individual or
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Recognizing individuals and organizations both inside and outside the parks and recreation field is very important to our mission. NRPA's many award programs allow you the opportunity to find those who are most deserving and nominate them for an award. To make it easy for you, the following pages here have the actual applications for NRPA's National Awards Program, Dorothy Dorothy flies via tornado to Oz. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Fantasy Dorothy young girl, lost in dream world, follows the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of Oz. [Am. Lit. Mullen Mul´len n. 1. (Bot.) See Mullein. Arts & Humanities Program, Marketing & Communications Kudos Awards Program; and the R.O.S.E. Awards Program. All you have to do is: 1. Photocopy the appropriate application pages 2. Complete the application form. 3. Answer all the questions for each award category you are applying for and be sure to include all necessary support materials that are requested (such as letters of recommendation). 4. Send your completed application and support materials NRPA before the entry deadline (note that each award program has a different entry deadline). Send to: Name of Award Program You are Entering (i.e. Kudos Awards Program) NRPA 22377 Belmont Ridge Road Ashburn Ashburn is the name of several places in the United States of America:
If you have any questions or need further assistance with completing these award applications, please contact the Marketing & Communications Division at 703.858.0784. NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM * All questions must be answered fully. * Answer each of the questions on separate sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" paper and attach to this form. Due to judging standards and constraints CONSTRAINTS - A language for solving constraints using value inference. ["CONSTRAINTS: A Language for Expressing Almost-Hierarchical Descriptions", G.J. Sussman et al, Artif Intell 14(1):1-39 (Aug 1980)]. , judges will not review more than ten pages (one side) including a maximum of three letters of recommendation. The Awards Committee requests that ten copies of the nomination material be sent to the National Awards Program, NRPA, 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia 20148-4501. * Please include a color slide and black & white photo of the nominee or program. * Original support material will not be returned. * Please remember that the Awards Committee reviewing award applications sees only what you present. In order to give your candidate every possible consideration, please answer all questions fully keeping in the 10-page guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. . Name of Nominee Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Phone Name of Nominator nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. Title Organization Phone * Please indicate which award this application is to serve. * Additional copies of this application may be obtained by calling or faxing NRPA at 703-858-0784 (phone) 703-858-0794 (fax) [] Distinguished Professional [] Robert W. Crawford Young Professional [] Humanitarian [] Corporate Humanitarian [] Voluntary Service [] Literary [] Congressional [] Media Excellence |
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