The GOOD JOB! Award is presented annually on Park and Recreation Professionals Day to an individual whose contributions through leadership, community outreach, facility management, maintenance, or program and event planning has made a direct impact of the health and vitality of their community.
Eligible Recipients: Any fulltime, part-time, or volunteer parks and recreation practitioner that has shown outstanding dedication to the field and has made a significant impact on the local community. Anyone who exemplifies these qualities can be nominated for this award, from long-time professionals to dedicated park volunteers. Nominee criteria include: Demonstrated community leadership qualities. Involvement in innovative parks and recreation initiatives. Contributions to improvements in the recreation and park system. Outstanding, long-term impacts on the local community.
Eligible Recipients: Any fulltime, part-time, or volunteer parks and recreation practitioner that has shown outstanding dedication to the field and has made a significant impact on the local community. Anyone who exemplifies these qualities can be nominated for this award, from long-time professionals to dedicated park volunteers. Nominee criteria include: Demonstrated community leadership qualities. Involvement in innovative parks and recreation initiatives. Contributions to improvements in the recreation and park system. Outstanding, long-term impacts on the local community.
Deadline for submissions: Friday, June 1, 2026.