2009 Recipients
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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

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

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

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

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

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

Judge
George Lusby,
Scott
County |
Outstanding Programs
to recognize an outstanding program, activity or event


(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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tracy
McClain,
Lindsey Wilson College |
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