Awards & Scholarship Committee 2021

The National Awards and Scholarship Committee facilitates the recognition of individuals and organizations whose activities have advanced the public’s appreciation and enjoyment of parks and recreation.  The committee reviews and selects the Spotlight Awards, Innovation Awards, Diversity Scholarships, Student Scholarships, and Young Professional Fellowships. Opportunity is online with one in person meeting taking place at the annual conference (could be attended virtually).  Awards will be presented to the winners at the Best of the Best Reception at the annual NPRA Conference in Phoenix, AZ in September 2022.

Qualifications

• NRPA Member in good standing
• Ability to manage deadlines as well as critically analyze applications and set hierarchies
• Knowledge of a broad range of park and recreation professionals, services, and programs
• Interest in promoting NRPA awards and excellence in parks and recreation.
• Strong organizational skills

Description of Duties

• Participate in committee meetings (via Zoom) throughout the year when needed
• Review all submitted programs from April to May
• Score submitted programs using provided judging criteria by mid-May
• Meet via Zoom to confirm winners in late May

Commitment

• Approximately 40 hours scoring applications within a 6-week period in April-May
• Approximately 4 additional hours total for Committee Meetings (via Zoom)
• Term is one year (thru September 2022) -- can be renewed
• No travel is required, but one in-person meeting is held at the annual NPRA Conference.  In-person attendance at this meeting is preferred, but not required. 

Benefits

• Committee members are exposed to a variety of creative and unique programs.
• Grow professional network with other committee members

Please contact Michael Biedenstein, Volunteer and Awards Manager at NRPA, with questions at mbiedenstein@nrpa.org