2017 Annual Conference Awards ipra robert Artz Lifetime Achievement Award

2017 Annual Conference Awards

1. 
   IPRA Robert Artz Lifetime Achievement Award: Tim Dimke, Rockford Park District
   
2. 
   IPRA Professional of the Year Award: Lisa Sheppard, Glencoe Park District
   
3. 
   IPRA Young Professional Award: Liz Serruto, Bloomingdale Park District
   
4. 
   IPRA Advocacy Award: Goldman Sachs Team
   
5. 
   IPRA Community Impact Award: Mike Trigg, Waukegan Park District
   
6. 
   2016 Chairman Awards:
   
   1. 
      John Wilson, retired from the Lan Oak Park District
      
   2. 
      Rob Sperl, Wheaton Park District
      
   3. 
      Allison Niemela, Batavia Park District
      
   4. 
      Greg Bruggeman, Elgin Parks & Recreation
      
   5. 
      2016 IPRA Membership Council:
      
      1. 
         Carlo Capalbo, Plainfield Park District
         
      2. 
         Kari Felkamp, Batavia Park District
         
      3. 
         Keith Wallace, Lincolnway Special Recreation Association
         
      4. 
         Jackie Gonzalez, Park Ridge Park District
         
      5. 
         Mike Sletten, River Forest Park District
         
      6. 
         Conor Cahill, Berwyn Park District
         
      7. 
         Matt Corso, SEASPAR
         
   6. 
      Andrew Dallner, O'Fallon Parks and Recreation Department
      

7. 
   Distinguished Accredited Agency Status:
   
   1. 
      Bartlett Park District
      
   2. 
      Geneva Park District
      
   3. 
      Gurnee Park District
      
   4. 
      Hoffman Estates Park District
      
   5. 
      Lake Bluff Park District
      
   6. 
      Lockport Township Park District
      
   7. 
      Morton Grove Park District
      
   8. 
      Northwest Special Recreation Association
      
   9. 
      Waukegan Park District
      
8. 
   Gold Medal Award and Finalists:
   
   1. 
      Class V: Frankfort Square Park District (winner)
      
   2. 
      Class III: Arlington Heights Park District (finalist)
      
   3. 
      Class IV: Decatur Park District (finalist)
      
   4. 
      Class V: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District & Itasca Park District (both finalists)
      
9. 
   Outstanding Facility & Parks Award
   
   1. 
      Division II:
      
      1. 
         Park: Rockford Park District: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Outdoor Expansion
         
      2. 
         Renovation: Schaumburg Park District: Community Recreation Center
         
      3. 
         Multiple Use: Chicago Park District: Morgan Park Sports Center
         
      4. 
         Specific Use: Glenview Park District: Park & Facility Services East Maintenance Building
         
10. 
    Outstanding Program or Special Event Award
    
    1. 
       Division I: Ongoing program: Village of Lincolnwood: Community Park Playdates
       
    2. 
       Division II:
       
       1. 
          Special event: Oak Lawn Park District: Monarch Festival
          
       2. 
          Special event: NSSRA: Camp Wigwam
          
11. 
    IPRA Outstanding Sustainability / Conservation Award
    
    1. 
       Division I: Environmental Education: Urbana Park District: Douglas Creek Restoration Project
       
12. 
    Exceptional Workplace Awards:
    
    1. 
       Addison Park District
       
    2. 
       Lockport Township Park District
       
    3. 
       Plainfield Park District
       
    4. 
       Village of Lake in the Hills
       
13. 
    Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
    
    1. 
       Molly Hamer
       
    2. 
       Rick Hanetho
       
14. 
    Finance Committee Service: Marla DeCicco, Vernon Hills Park District
    
15. 
    2016 Section Award Winners:
    
    1. 
       Administration and Finance Section:
       
       1. 
          Professional of the Year Award: Tim Reinbold, Warrenville Park District
          
    2. 
       Communication and Marketing Section:
       
       1. 
          Rising Star Award: Katie Drum, Batavia Park District
          
       2. 
          Vision Award: Diane Hardy, Skokie Park District
          
    3. 
       Facility Management Section:
       
       1. 
          Professional of the Year Award: Greg Bruggeman, Elgin Parks & Recreation
          
       2. 
          Rising Star Award: Erin Chapa, Addison Park District
          
    4. 
       Recreation Section:
       
       1. 
          Professional of the Year Award: Erica Strojinc, Buffalo Grove Park District
          
       2. 
          Rising Star Award: Mary Liz Jayne, Lisle Park District
          
       3. 
          Marcy Adams Spirit Award: Patricia Mitchell, River Trails Park District
          
    5. 
       Therapeutic Recreation Section:
       
       1. 
          Professional of the Year Award: Mel Robson, NSSRA
          
       2. 
          Rising Star Award: Erin White, WDSRA
          
16. 
    2016 Professional Scholarship Recipients:
    
    1. 
       Katherine Hassert
       
    2. 
       Keith Jones
       
    3. 
       Lauren Kabrick
       
    4. 
       Matt LaPorte
       
    5. 
       Megann Panek
       
    6. 
       Erik Rivera
       
    7. 
       Karyn Roth
       
    8. 
       Joe Smith
       
    9. 
       Eric Wilson
       
17. 
    2017 Student Scholarship Recipients
    
    1. 
       Illinois State University: Amber Scarbeary
       
    2. 
       Chicago State University: Candise Green
       
    3. 
       Moraine Valley Community College: Joseph Johnson & Marina Uher
       
    4. 
       Southern Illinois University: Nicolette Hoesman & Steve Riedinger
       
    5. 
       University of Illinois: Leslie Camarillo, Lynn Kincaid, Maggie Phan, Mitchell Fransen, & Taylor Krawczyk
       
18. 
    2016 Student Scholarship Recipients (announced a year ago):
    
    1. 
       Harper Albo - University of Illinois-Champaign
       
    2. 
       Taylor Krawczyk - University of Illinois-Champaign
       
    3. 
       Jackie Marshall - University of Illinois-Champaign
       
    4. 
       Robert Quinones – Chicago State University
       
    5. 
       Catlin Saucedo – Moraine Valley Community College
       
    6. 
       Lindsey Smidt – Eastern Illinois University
       
    7. 
       Schafaris Turner – University of Illinois-Champaign
       
    8. 
       Taylor Witter- Illinois State University
       
19. 
    Agency Showcase
    
    1. 
       People’s Choice Award: Lombard Park District
       
    2. 
       Overall Agency Showcase 1st Place: Lombard Park District
       
    3. 
       Overall Agency Showcase 2nd Place: Champaign Park District
       
    4. 
       Overall Agency Showcase 3rd Place: Gurnee Park District
       
    5. 
       Brochure Series: Batavia Park District
       
    6. 
       Electronic Communication: Winnetka Park District
       
    7. 
       Integrated Photography: Forest Preserve District of Kane County
       
    8. 
       Showcase Display: Lombard Park District
       
    9. 
       Large Format Marketing: Lombard Park District
       
    10. 
        Logo Design: Champaign Park District & Oswegoland Park District
        
    11. 
        Marketing Campaign: Village of Orland Park
        
    12. 
        Media Campaign: Gurnee Park District
        
    13. 
        Print Communication: McHenry County Conservation District
        
    14. 
        Social Media Campaign: SEASPAR
        
    15. 
        Website: Homewood Flossmoor Park District
        
    16. 
        Promotional Item: Joliet Park District
        
    17. 
        Paid Advertisement: Champaign Park District
        
20. 
    Playground Grant Recipients:
    
    1. 
       Alton Parks and Recreation
       
    2. 
       Bartlett Park District
       
    3. 
       Bolingbrook Park District
       
    4. 
       Pleasant Dale Park District
       
    5. 
       Crystal Lake Park District
       
    6. 
       DeKalb Park District
       
    7. 
       City of Galesburg
       
    8. 
       Village of Hawthorne Woods Parks and Recreation
       
    9. 
       Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department
       
    10. 
        Naperville Park District
        
    11. 
        Oak Lawn Park District
        
    12. 
        Oregon Park District
        
    13. 
        Palatine Park District
        
    14. 
        Plainfield Park District
        
    15. 
        City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation
        
    16. 
        Schaumburg Park District
        
    17. 
        Tinley Park Park District
        
    18. 
        Wheeling Park District
        
21. 
    Staff Longevity
    
    1. 
       15 Years of Service: Heather Weishaar, IPRA Outreach Director
       
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