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VRPA Young Professional Award Past Recipients

The Young Professional Award is presented annually to a current VRPA member working in the parks and recreation field, who meets the following criteria:

  • Candidate should have a degree in the recreation, parks, or a related field.
  • Has been employed for a period of at least two years in the State of Vermont and no more than ten years, in the profession and is currently employed in the Parks and Recreation field.
  • The individual must exhibit leadership, creativity and must have made significant contributions over a period of time in the profession.
  • The nominee must be a current member of VRPA and have displayed evidence of active participation in VRPA and their community.
  • Special consideration given to those nominees who are certified by a recognized recreation certification plan.

Past Recipients

2005 Gary Rogers - Burlington
2006 Derek Mitchell - Colchester
2007 Geoff Burghardt - South Burlington

Nominations are accepted each year in March. For additional information, contact the VRPA at 721 Main Street, Colchester, Vermont, 05446, 802-878-2077, info at vrpa dot org.

 

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