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Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Awards 2009....


2009 Recipients
[Press Releases Packet in pdf format]
Fellow Award
to recognize an individual who has dedicated interest in
the recreation profession or in the field of leisure culture or
a fellow recreation professional who has made some single
outstanding contributions to the profession
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Debbie Holleran
Debbie Holleran,  Lexington Parks and Recreation
Professional Of The Year
to recognize a practicing recreational professional for
outstanding contributions to the field of
parks and recreation

KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Paul Ankenbauer
Paul Ankenbauer,  Boone County Parks and Recreation
Presidential Citations
to recognize the person who has helped or been the most
supportive of the KRPS President during his/her term
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner B.J. Levis
B.J. Levis,  Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation
Ross Leigh,
 Daviess County Parks and Recreation (np)
Scholarship Awards
Dr. Alton Little Graduate Scholarship and
John McClelland Undergraduate Scholarship
Dr. Alton Little and Scholarship Winner Kimberly Etheridge    Dr. Alton Little, Scholarship Winner Tracy McClain and Dr. Tricia Day
Kimberly Etheridge,  University of Kentucky
Tracy McClain,
 Lindsey Wilson College
Outstanding City Public Official
to recognize a currently serving local official
who has contributed significantly to the benefit of
park, recreation, leisure services and open space programs
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Mayor Jim Newberry
Mayor Jim Newberry,  Lexington
Outstanding County Public Official
to recognize a currently serving local official
who has contributed significantly to the benefit of
park, recreation, leisure services and open space programs
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Judge George Lusby and Parks Director Lois Holmes
Judge George Lusby,  Scott County
Outstanding Programs
to recognize an outstanding program, activity or event

KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Steve Trauger of Kenton County  KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner from Georgetown
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Lisa Deavers
(Almost) Every Other Thursday Science, Kenton County
Farm Camp-Come Grow With Us, Georgetown/Scott Co.
Youth Boot Camp, Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Special Citation
to recognize individuals and private industry or agencies
that have given outstanding help or aid in the field of
recreation or leisure time pursuits
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Paul Cathey  KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winners Dan & Flo Grey, Recreation Director Dave Buerger
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Dr. Robert L. Holloway
Paul Cathey, Marshall County
Dan & Flo Grey,  Fort Thomas
Dr. Robert L. Holloway, Lindsey Wilson College
Outstanding Departments
to recognize a department for outstanding performance in
providing recreation services
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winners Mary Ann Nelter, Paul Ankenbauer and Director David Whitehouse    KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Parks Director Tony Turner
Boone County Parks and Recreation [Class I]
Jackson Parks and Recreation [Class II]
Outstanding Kentucky State Park
to recognize a state park for outstanding performance in
providing recreation services
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner and Tanya Supplee    KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winning staff of Audubon State Park
General Butler State Resort Park [Class I]
John James Audubon State Park [Class II]
Outstanding Facilities
to recognize a facility that offers a unique contribution to
the quality of life in the field of recreation & leisure services
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner from Lexington    KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winners from Frankfort including Co-Directors Jim Parrish and Jim McCarty
W. Wells Brown Community School,  Lexington [Class I]
Capital City Museum, Frankfort [Class II]
Communication Awards
to recognize outstanding articles, programs, and coverage
in the field of parks and recreation
KRPS President Paul Correa and Lisa Deavers (accepting the award for SOKY Happenings)    KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Tony Rose
SOKY Happenings,  South Central Kentucky
Tony Rose Morning Show-SAM 100.7FM, Bowling Green
Outstanding Support
to recognize individuals whose pride in their work has
contributed to the overall quality of their department
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Gary Power    KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner representing Audubon
Gary Power, Georgetown/Scott County Parks & Recreation
Maintenance Staff, John James Audubon State Park
Dorothy Mullen Awards
these awards exists to honor the most innovative and
effective arts & humanities programs
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner representing Audubon    KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner (Shawn Pickens accepting)
Audubon Arts & Music Festival, JJ Audubon State Park
Civil War Days,  Columbus-Belmont State Park
Outstanding College Senior
to recognize a student who has excelled in academic
performance, leadership, and citizenship as it pertains to the
study of the recreation profession.  Must be a KRPS member.
KRPS President Paul Correa and Award Winner Tracy McClain
Tracy McClain, Lindsey Wilson College
[Press Releases Packet in pdf format]

The KRPS Hall of Fame 2009 Class - click here for guidelines
2009 Hall of Fame Inductees

Sherrill Brakmeier Fred Hynson  Fred Hynson
Dr. William "Biff" Kummer Ms. Jo Verner
Debbie Zielinski  Debbie Zielinski  

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