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The TRPA Awards Program recognizes parks and recreation departments, agencies and individuals in Tennessee for outstanding programs, facilities and service. There are three
classes of awards in which TRPA members may participate: Four Star Awards, Individual Awards and Professional Branch/Section Awards.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL AWARD FORMS & NARRATIVES ON A USB/FLASHDRIVE IN A WORD document format, along with YOUR
PHOTOS via USPS, FedEx or UPS to the TRPA Office.
TRPA AwardsP.O. Box 1326 Franklin, TN 37065
Physical delivery:718 Boyd Mill AveFranklin, TN 37064
PLEASE NOTE: Award winners will not be contacted prior to the conference. All awards will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, November 18th. All nominees are encouraged to
attend the event and support our profession’s biggest and brightest! Dinner and dancing to follow!!
Dinner Dance: It’s all about you at this coveted and much talked about ‘one to remember’ event on the club level of the Titan’s Stadium at LP Field. Join us for a catered buffet, a funky live band, door prizes that even Donald Trump would envy and a few other things we aren’t revealing just yet. The dress code for this event is Business Casual or Festive. No tee-shirts or athletic shoes, because you can never tell if you’ll run into some of the celebrity paparazzi that now calls Nashville home. And, we’ve informed our bouncer that only our VIPs (that’s you) will be allowed to attend the fireworks exhibition that will be as entertaining as it is educational.
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2014 AWARDS
Awards Application/No
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Four Star -- More opportunities to highlight your programs!
There are seven (7) program awards, one each for Aquatics, Arts, Athletics, Community Center, Conservation/Outdoor Recreation, and Health/Wellness and Festival/Special Event. Marketing Awards include: Digital, Print, and Campaign categories. Departments/agencies may submit one nomination for each award, and there are no budget or population subcategories.
The 4-Star Award for New Facility and the 4-Star Award for Renovated Facility will be awarded in four categories each, based on facility/project budget.
You may also submit one nomination in each of the following: The 4-Star Award for Individual Service and the 4-Star Award for Benefactor.
Please note that these 4-Star Awards are separate from the Branch and Section Awards and the Individual Awards.
2014 FOUR STAR POINT SYSTEM (200 pts)
1. Form P1 complete/attached as Page 1 (10 pts)2. Appropriate Award category checked (10 pts) 3. Nomination information complete (10 pts) 4. Official Signature (10 pts)5. Narrative Description (50 pt max) 6. Photos attached (30 pt max) 7. Goals & Outcomes (30 pt max) 8. Sponsorship & Partnership (20 pt max)9. Impact the project/program has had, or will have on the community (20 pt max)10. Is the program/facility an award winner? (10 pt max)
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2014 TRPA FOUR STAR AWARD SUBMISSION PROCESS
Please note the following requirements when submitting your award nominations/applications: The application Form P1 is the first page of your awards application/nomination Include the Form P1 for EACH award application/nomination you are submitting, and be sure
to check the appropriate application award category An agency may submit 1 nomination in each of the 12 program/facility award categories An agency or department may submit 1 nomination EACH for an Individual Service Award or a
Benefactor Award You may submit up to 25 digital photos with each application. Pictures/Information must be
submitted in digital form on a USB/Flash drive. [Please note all photos become the property of TRPA and may be used by TRPA in any format]
The award/nomination narratives must be submitted as a Word doc and included on the USB/Flash drive with any photos. [NO NOTEBOOKS, 3-RING BINDERS, FOLDERS, etc., will be accepted] Please read each award category to see length requirements for narrative descriptions/answers. This has changed for 2014!
Include all of your submissions on ONE (1) USB/Flashdrive. If submitting multiple applications, please place each application with photos in a separate named folder on the USB/Flashdrive.
For more information on the TRPA Four Star and Individual Awards contact: Awards Chair, Anne Marshall 615-532-8213, or [email protected]; Pam Henry, Co-Chair, 931-684-9780, or [email protected]; or the TRPA Office at 615-790-0041. For more information on Branch and Section Awards, please see the contact listed with each award description on page 17-19.
To check the status of your membership or to become a member, please contact the TRPA office at 615-790-0041.
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Form P12014 TRPA Awards Application
INCLUDE this form with your word document and photos. If you have multiple applications, please make a separate named file for each on your thumb drive. You may submit a given program for both Branch/Section Awards and Four Star Awards, but you must submit two separate entries.
Nominee: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________Fax: ___________________________E-mail________________________________
This is an application for:Four Star Awards
Renovated Facility (maximum of 1 entry)____Facility Budgets of $100,000 or less____Facility Budgets of $100,001 to $500,000____Facility Budgets of $500,001 to $1,000,000____Facility Budgets of over $1,000,000
New Facility (maximum of 1 entry)____Facility Budgets of $250,000 or less____Facility Budgets of $250,001 to $100,000,000____Facility Budgets of $100,000,001 to $5,000,000____Facility Budgets of over $5,000,000
Program (maximum of 7 entries—or 1 per category)____Aquatics____Arts____Athletics____Community Center____Conservation/Outdoor Recreation____Health/Wellness____Festival/Special Event
Marketing (maximum of 3 entries—or 1 per category)____Digital____Print____Campaign
____Individual Service (1 nominee only per agency)____Benefactor (1 nominee only per agency)
Individual Awards Fellow Award – please see the separate Fellow application ___Volunteer Service (unlimited) ___Lifetime Member Award ___Young Professional Award
Branch/Interest Section Awards ___Aquatics/Wellness ___Longfellow Award ___Workplace Wellness ___Community Wellness ___Child/Youth Wellness ___Athletics Dennis Rainier Award ___Ethnic Minority Donald H Stanton Award ___Resource Management Award for Excellence Municipal/County ___Robert Horsley Award ___Maynard Glenn Award ___Wayne Hansard Award Special Events Arts & Marketing (SEAM) ___Arts ___Special Events ___Marketing
Nomination Submitted By (TRPA Professional Member): _______________________________________________________Agency: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________Fax: __________________________E-mail: ____________________________
If you are selected as a winner TRPA will provide you with one copy of your award. If you would like to order additional copies at $65 each, please complete here: Please prepare _____ extra copies. I will pay for any additional copies I order. Additional copies will only be produced if this application is accepted as a winner. If I wait and order after the Awards Ceremony they will be $95 for each extra copy.
I certify the information in this application and narrative are true and that someone from my agency will be present at the Award Program on November 18 in Nashville.
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Applications must be in the TRPA Office by 4:00pm CDT, Friday October 10, 2014
Director’s Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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The TRPA Four Star Awards recognize the best overall programs, facilities and marketing strategies by TRPA members. The Four Star program also recognizes contributions made by individuals, board members and business partners to the communities in which they live.
Eligibility: Any Parks and Recreation Department with a TRPA member in good standing may nominate eligible parks and recreation projects, programs, or individuals for a Four Star Award. All project/activity nominations must have been completed or implemented within the past twelve months. Each nomination must be related to a specific program or event, or a single site.
Narrative Requirements: Submit a three (3) page (maximum); 11 pt-font; double spaced narrative Word.doc, describing why the nominee is worthy of this award. Please address the specific criteria listed within each category for each award type. Award nomination/photos must be submitted in digital form on a USB/Flashdrive. You may submit up to 25 digital photos with each application.
Four Star Awards – Competitive Categories: New Facility (4) Renovated Facility (4) Program - Aquatics Program - Arts Program - Athletics
Program - Community Center
Program - Conservation/ Outdoor Recreation
Program - Health/Wellness
Festival or Special Event Marketing - Digital Marketing - Print Marketing Campaign
Four Star Awards – Recognition/Service Categories: Individual Service Benefactor
2014 FOUR STAR POINT SYSTEM (200 pts)
1. Form P1 complete/attached as Page 1 (10 pts)2. Appropriate Award category checked (10 pts) 3. Nomination information complete (10 pts) 4. Official Signature (10 pts)5. Narrative Description (50 pt max)
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6. Photos attached (30 pt max) 7. Goals & Outcomes (30 pt max) 8. Sponsorship & Partnership (20 pt max)9. Impact the project/program has had, or will have on the community (20 pt max)10. Is the program/facility an award winner? (10 pt max)
Four Star Award for New Facility
New Facility Budget Categories*(please check only one) ___ Facility Budgets of $250,000 and under___ Facility Budgets of $250,001 to $1,000,000___ Facility Budgets of $1,000,001 to $5,000,000___ Facility Budgets of $5,000,001 or more
The Four Star Award for New Facility will be awarded to the best submissions in each of the four (4) budget categories. A New Facility is a park or facility that has been built within the last twelve (12) months. It may be a building, sports complex, trail, playground, splash pad, or other recreational facility. It may be indoor or outdoor, or a combination of both. If the park or facility is developed in phases, it may be submitted at the completion of any phase; additionally, a facility that is part of a larger park may be entered as a stand-alone submission (for example, a new tennis complex in an existing park.)
Narrative: Describe the new facility. Explain how the facility best serves and benefits your community and the impact it will or could have, and how it enhances or complements existing features in your park system. Include how the needs and input of the community were considered in the facility’s development. Discuss how the facility will be best utilized in the future. Detail how the effort, creativity, and function of the facility make it an award-winner. Photos: Submit at least 3 digital photos of the facility/project on flashdrive.*Budget: Complete and attach Budget Cost Form P2. [Include funding sources, partnerships, sponsorships, grants or other funding, detailing A&E, construction costs, etc.]
Four Star Award for Renovated Facility
New Facility Budget Categories*(please check only one) ___ Facility Budgets of $100,000 and under___ Facility Budgets of $100,001 to $500,000___ Facility Budgets of $500,001 to $1,000,000___ Facility Budgets of $1,000,001 or more
The Four Star Award for Renovated Facility will be awarded to the best submissions in each of the four (4) budget categories. A Renovated Facility is a park or facility that has been renovated within the last twelve (12) months. It may be a building, sports complex, trail, playground, splash pad, or other recreational facility. It may be indoor or outdoor, or a combination of both. If the park or facility is renovated in phases, it may be submitted at the completion of any phase; additionally, a facility that is part of a larger park may be entered as a stand-alone submission (for example, a renovated tennis complex added in an existing park.)
Narrative: Describe the renovated facility. Explain how the facility best serves and benefits your community and the impact it will or could have, and how it enhances or complements existing features in your park system, and include how the needs and input of the community were considered in the facility’s development. Discuss the past use of the facility and how it will be best utilized in the future. Detail how the effort, creativity, and function of the facility make it an award-winner. Photos: Submit at least 3 digital photos of the renovated facility on thumb drive – before and after the renovation
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*Budget: Complete and attach Budget Cost Form P2. [Include funding sources, partnerships, sponsorships, grants or other funding, detailing A&E, construction costs, etc.]
Four Star Award -- Programs
The Four Star Award will be awarded to the best program in each category below. Any program that has been implemented within the last twelve (12) months is eligible. It may be a one-time program, an annual program, or an event that is a series or ongoing program, such as weekly or monthly; it may have a small or large attendance.
Narrative: Describe the program and explain how the program best served and benefited your community, service area or target audience, and how it enhanced or complemented existing programs. Describe goals and outcomes of the program--Include partnerships, sponsorships, grant or other funding; staff, volunteers, contracted services; program supplies, rentals, other costs; funding sources, revenues, organization(s) receiving income, etc. on the Budget Form P2. Provide date(s), location(s), and describe participation/attendance. Detail how the effort, creativity, and function of the program/event make it an award-winner—you may even include participant testimonials. Photos: Submit at least 3 digital photos of the active program on thumb drive.
____The Aquatics Program Award was established to recognize the outstanding aquatic programs throughout the state. It may be a one-time program, an annual program, or an event that is a series or ongoing program—and can be held at a pool, lake, river, or other aquatic environment. All activities must be water-related: boating, swimming, windsurfing, scuba, etc.____The Arts Program Award will be awarded to the program that utilizes one or more disciplines of the arts or the humanities as the core content of its program(s) and successfully demonstrates an innovative approach to increasing arts involvement and engagement in the community.____The Athletics Program Award will be awarded to the best athletics program designed to offer athletics/sports programs/activities to the public. ____The Community Center Program Award will be awarded to the best community center program – for youth, families, seniors, or intergenerational. (Other facilities included under the umbrella of Community Centers are: regional centers, neighborhood centers, sports complexes, & playgrounds)____The Conservation/Outdoor Recreation Program Award will be awarded to the best conservation or outdoor recreation program - to include activities with a focus on resource management, environmental education, outdoor adventure, etc. ____The Health and Wellness Program Award will be awarded to the best health and/or wellness program - to include activities with a focus on being active, fitness/nutrition education, measurable behavioral changes, etc. ____The Festival or Special Event Award will be awarded to the best festival/special event. It may be a one-time event or annual event, with participation or attendance that is significant to your community or target audience.
Four Star Marketing Award
Narrative: Describe the marketing effort and the format used. Explain what has been marketed, the target audience, how it best served and benefited your community, and how it enhanced or complemented existing efforts. Provide information on the outcomes of the marketing efforts. Detail how the effort, creativity, and function of the marketing
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strategy make it an award-winner. A marketing effort that has been implemented within the last twelve (12) months is eligible. Photos: Submit at least two (2) samples of your nomination in digital (jpg, tif or pdf) format on flashdrive.Budget: Complete attached Budget Form P2. [Form to include partnerships, sponsorships, grants or other funding; staff, volunteers, contracted services; program supplies, rentals, other costs; funding source, revenues, organization(s) receiving income, etc.]
____Marketing - Digital will be awarded to the best marketing effort in a digital format. ____Marketing - Print will be awarded to the best marketing effort in a printed format. ____Marketing - Campaign will be awarded to the best comprehensive and impactful marketing campaign launched by a parks and recreation department.
Four Star Award for Individual Service
The 4-Star Award for Individual Service is awarded to an active member of a park board, commission, or council.
Narrative: Give the name of the board, commission, committee or council the nominee is affiliated with, its function, and list the position the person holds. Explain how the person’s participation on this board, commission, committee, or council influenced, benefited, and strengthened recreation in the community. Describe specific accomplishments that this person achieved (donations, fundraising, volunteer hours, program and facility development.) Attach any supporting data resulting from this person’s effort(s) such as news coverage, legislation, programs, facilities, and funding documentation. Photos: Submit at least 2 digital photos of the nominee on flashdrive.
Four Star Benefactor Award
The Four Star Benefactor Award recognizes an individual(s), organization, or company that has donated a significant gift to a parks and recreation department/agency for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in their community. The nominee’s gift to the department/agency must have been a minimum value of $5,000, and the gift must be a financial contribution, a tangible item (such as property, structure, or equipment), a product, or an in-kind service. A nominee for this award cannot receive any goods, services or monetary compensation for the gift donated. The nominee does not have to hold a TRPA membership to be eligible; however, the nominating department must be an agency member of TRPA.Narrative: Explain in detail the contribution or service provided by the nominee to your department. Equate and provide a financial value to the gift. Explain how the nominee best served and benefited your community, and how the contribution enhanced or complemented existing programs or facilities. Photos: Submit at least 2 digital photos of the nominee on flashdrive.
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Form P22013 TRPA Four Star Award Application
Facility and Program Budget Form
(Line items are given as a guide, please add any additional that are required for your project/program)
Description Revenue Expenses
FACILITY BUDGETSUtilitiesBuilding Materials/SuppliesElectricalPlumbingHVACLandscapingPartnershipsSponsorshipsGrantsOther funding sourcesCapital Improvement BudgetA & EConstructionOtherOther
PROGRAM BUDGETSSupplies & MaterialsPrintingEntertainmentContracted ServicesVolunteer/In-Kind Support (Value)Department Staff (Direct cost)Safety & SecurityGate Operations (costs or revenue)Fees/RegistrationPartnerships/SponsorshipsGrants/Other FundingOtherOther
Totals
Explanations:
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TRPA Individual Awards
Instructions for Individual Awards: Submit Word.doc (3) page (maximum) with 1” top and bottom margins; medium-font spacing; double spaced narrative describing why the nominee is worthy of this award. Please address the following specific criteria within each category. Digital Pictures/Information must be submitted in digital form on USB/Flashdrive.
Distinguished Young ProfessionalThis award recognizes a young professional that exemplifies the management skills in planning a wide variety of parks and recreation opportunities and activities; whose efforts and commitment to excellence in parks and recreation during the course of the past awards period has set an example that has raised the standards of parks and recreation; and who through leadership, inspiration and incentive has made noteworthy contributions to their local service area and for the association.
Eligibility Nominee must be an active TRPA member, NRPA preferable. Nominee must have served three to five years on the professional level in parks and recreation and served in
the State of Tennessee at least two consecutive years. Certification as a professional either through their State association or national program is preferred. If the nominee
is in the process of being certified, please indicate their progress. Nominee must not be over 35 years of age.
Narrative Criteria1. List memberships in professional organizations, local, state, regional and national levels. Indicate if
membership is current or past.2. List awards, recognitions and honors from professional associations/societies and communities groups, and
the appropriate dates3. Attach a biographical statement that best exemplifies the qualities of the nominee during the awards period
(detailed information)
Lifetime Member Award Honors and recognizes individuals who have made numerous and/or significant long-term contributions within the parks and recreation profession. This prestigious award can be given to more than one nominee each year. A list of current lifetime members can be found at www.trpa.net/awards.htm
Eligibility Retired from the profession (not working in parks and recreation in any way) Should have served the profession for at least twenty years. Holding current TRPA membership for at least ten years. Past Presidents automatically become a Lifetime Member upon retirement from the profession as long as the above
eligibility requirements have been met.
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Narrative Criteria Explain why the nominee is worthy of this award, including work history prior to retirement, contributions, and other pertinent information.
Volunteer Service RecognitionThis award recognizes an individual(s) or organization(s) that has made a significant contribution(s) to the field of parks, recreation and leisure services by performing volunteer services. A department may submit as many names here as needed.
Eligibility A nominee for this award cannot receive wages or other monetary compensation for the services provided. An organization may include, but is not limited to, public information services, businesses and individual
volunteers.
Fellow Award This is the highest honor the association can confer on an individual. It recognizes professional members of TRPA that have made outstanding contributions to the recreation field, over and above their normal and expected duties. Each year one Fellow Award is bestowed upon a distinguished member of our Association. A list of Past Fellows can be found at www.trpa.net/awards.htm
A nominee must have made recurring and valuable contributions to the recreation field in one or more of the following areas of accomplishment: Leadership – active and exceptional participation as an officer or committee member of TRPA or other
organizations closely related to the parks and recreation field. Research – initiated or conducted studies or analysis which advanced new ideas, techniques or procedures
stimulating the profession or extending its philosophy or methods of practice. Job Performance – consistently outstanding performance of all aspects of assigned responsibilities and
professional endeavors in the park and recreation field. Education – initiated or conducted training programs or developed training methods or materials for achieving
professional excellence. Public Relations – outstanding contribution in furthering the goals and public image of effective park and
recreation functions and the profession through public speeches; participation on forums or panel groups; appearances before radio and television audiences; written articles, manuals or books in the parks and recreation discipline; or in any other manner adding to the prestige and credibility of the profession and building its acceptance by the public.
Eligibility The nominee must be a professional member of TRPA and should; have been in the recreation field for at least five years. Contributions should have been made over a period of time. It is not intended to honor an individual for a single contribution.
Narrative Criteria Explain in detail why the nominee is worthy of this distinguished recognition. Include a resume, significant contributions and other pertinent information as indicated by the specifics listed below:1. State the degree to which contributions have been demonstrated on a local, state, regional and national level.2. State the degree of proficiency attained by the nominee.3. State the level of achievement or contribution made by the nominee.
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Form P3
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Deadline for submission is Friday October 10, 2014 4:00 PM CDT14
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014 Award Nomination Form
The TRPA Fellow AwardThis award is the highest honor the association can confer on an individual. Since 1972, this award has recognized professional members of TRPA that have made outstanding contributions to the parks, recreation and conservation field over and above their normal and expected duties. A list of Past Fellows can be found at www.trpa.net/awards.htm
Application Procedures Nominations must be received in the TRPA Office by 4:00 PM CDT on Friday, October 10, 2014 All Nominators must be TRPA members All Nominees must be TRPA Professional members (Commercial, Student, etc. not eligible)
Qualifications for Fellow Award Substantial contribution to the profession on a state level, local level and/or to TRPA Minimum of ten years’ experience in the general field of parks, conservation and recreation Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or closely related field of study TRPA Professional Membership with specific leadership service on TRPA committees, Executive Board and/or other special
service areas within TRPA Exceptional leadership in the field of parks, conservation and recreation Demonstrated community service
APPLICATION
Please note that this is a STATE award program. Greater emphasis will be placed upon contributions and/or service rendered on a statewide level or local level within Tennessee. Involvement at a regional or national level is desirable and will receive appropriate points depending on the detail of the information provided within that section. Please note, the committee reserves the right not to give this award in a given year if there are no applicants which meet the intended criteria.
Please be specific and complete in each category. Note that each section has a possible number of points to be awarded – for a possible total of 105 points, including the Bonus section.
Professional Organization Involvement (40 points)Please list ALL involvement in the appropriate categories. Include specific offices, committees, etc. and the dates served to receive the greatest possible points in this section. Maximum length: narratives/information must not exceed 1 typed page per category.
A. TRPA Service/Involvement on Executive Board and/or Elected Offices: (Examples: Executive Board Member 2001-2002; Vice President 2003-2004; Resource Management Section Chair, 2004; District Director, 2006, etc.)
B. TRPA Service/Involvement on Committees and other special areas: (Examples: Meeting of the Minds Chair, 2000; Administrative Management Forum Planning Committee, 2006; Conference Host Chair, 2005; Chair, Membership Committee, 1999-2001; Tennessee Recreation and Parks Educational Foundation (TRPEF) Board, 2000-2003, etc.)
C. National and/or Regional Service: (Examples: presented at NRPA Congress, 2001 & 2007; Representative to National Forum, 2005; Southern Regional Council Chair, 2006; American Park and Recreation Society (APRS) Board Member, 2007)
Community Service/Agency Involvement (30 points)Please list ALL involvement in the appropriate categories to the extent the nominee has served his/her community or agency/employer. Include specific offices, committees, special awards, etc. and the dates served to receive the greatest possible points in this section. Maximum length: narrative/information must not exceed 1 typed page.
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D. Local/Community Service and/or Outstanding Service to Employer: (Examples: # of years served with employer/agency; Chair, Community-Wide Planning Task Force, 2001; State Performance Management Institute graduate, 2003;etc.)
Other State/National Professional organization service relating to parks, conservation and recreation (15 points) (Examples: Member, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health, 1998-2004; State board member, The Nature Conservancy, 2003-2007; member, TDEC’s Tennessee Recreation Advisory Committee, 2004-2008; Tennessee Municipal League board, 2007; etc.)
E. Please list ALL involvement outside of TRPA and NPRA. Include specific offices, committees, extraordinary leadership examples, etc., and the dates served to receive the greatest possible points in this section. Maximum length: narrative/information must not exceed 1/2 typed page.
Related Field Activities/Awards(15 points)
F. Please list ALL other related involvement in which the nominee has impacted the field of parks, recreation and conservation. Include specific conferences where they presented a session, committees served, articles published, awards received, etc. and the dates to receive the greatest possible points in this section. Maximum length: narrative/information must not exceed 1/2 typed page.
(Examples: Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, 1985-present; TRPA Distinguished Young Professional Award, 2004; President, Tennessee State Senior Olympics, 1989-1995; TRPA Conference speaker in Gatlinburg, 2007; Parks and Recreation Trends article, TRPA Magazine, 1st Qtr, 2004; etc.)
BONUS SECTION:Other Pertinent Activities or Information (5 points)
G. Please give any other specific information that could assist the committee in making the determination of the award. Feel free to include a general statement as to why the nominee deserves this honor, educational background, degrees held, specific work history, etc. Maximum length: narrative/information must not exceed 1/2 typed page.
You may also submit up to three (3) attachments – each limited to no more than 1 page in length. These attachments can be letters of support, articles, photos, a resume, etc.. Attachments must be submitted by the application deadline on CD Rom or thumb drive to:
TRPA Fellow Award Nomination718 Boyd Mill AveFranklin, TN 37064
Deadline for submission is Friday, October 10, 2014 4:00 PM CDT
2014 TRPA President’s CupCategories:1 – Population 100,000 and over2 – Population 40,000-99,9993 – Population 20,000-39,9994 – Population 10,000-19,9995 – Population 5,000-9,999
6 – Population 4,999 and under7 – Other (Military, TVA, State, Churches and Non-profit)
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2013 Presidents Cup RecipientsCategory 1 – Murfreesboro Parks & RecreationCategory 2 – Kingsport Parks & RecreationCategory 3 – Morristown Parks & Recreation
Category 4 – Goodlettsville Parks & RecreationCategory 5 – Pigeon Forge Parks & RecreationCategory 6 – No applicationsCategory 7 – TDEC – State Parks & RES
Using the Word.doc application form, please submit the staff member name and event or activity for each area below.
BASIC POINTS Agency membership as of June 30, 2014 (20 points) Staff Attending 2013-2014 TRPA School (20 points) Staff Attending 2013 TRPA Conference (20 points) Department has fulltime staff certified employee(s) (5 points) Submitting 2013 TRPA Four Star Awards Application (10 points) 2014 NRPA Congress Attendance (5 points) Department has fulltime staff members of TRPA as of June 30, 2014 (15 points) NRPA Membership as of June 30, 2014 (5 points)
BONUS POINTS Department has volunteered and been accepted to host a future school or conference (10 points) Staff writing articles for magazine (3 points) TRPEF Members as of June 30, 2014 (4 points per member) TRPEF Professional Scholarship Applications submitted by August 1, 2014 (4 points each) 2014 NRPA Mid Year Legislative Forum attendance (10 points) Staff actively serving on 2014 committees (3 points) Staff teaching sessions at 2013-2014 TRPA Schools or 2013 Conference (3 points) Staff writing support letters to legislators since last application period (5 points per letter) Winning a 2013 Four Star Award (5 points) Winning a 2013 Branch or Interest Section award (5 points) Donation ($100 or more value either cash or equipment only) to TRPA or TRPEF since last conference (5
points)
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Form P42014 TRPA President’s Cup Application
Directions: For each item below the points are maximum unless it says “per” You Must submit copy or verification with Talley Sheet to receive Credit Points
DEPARTMENT _____________________________________ Category________________________________
BASIC POINTS Dept. Staff Event or AWARDED FOR: Totals Member Activity
Agency Membership as ofJune 30, 2014 (20 points)
Staff Attending District Meetings in 2014
(10 points)Staff Attending a Branch Meeting in 2014
(10 points)Staff Attending an Interest Section Meeting in 2014
(10 points)Staff Attending Conference in 2013
(10 points)Department Has Fulltime Staff
Certified Employee(s) in 2014 (10 points)
Submitting TRPA Four Star AwardApplication in 2014 (10
points)NRPA Congress attendance in 2014
(10 points)Department Has Fulltime Staff
members of TRPA in 2014 (5 points)
NRPA Membership in 2014 (5 points)
TOTALBONUS POINTS Dept. Staff Event or
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AWARDED FOR: Totals Member ActivityStaff Writing Articles For 2014 Magazine
(3 points)TRPEF members in 2014
(4 points per member)TRPEF Scholarship Applications in 2014
(4 points each)NRPA Mid-Year Legislative Forum
attendance 2014 (10 points)Section Award winner in 2013
(5 points)
Former Staff Retiree Who Is Involved in TRPA in 2014 (3 points)
Staff Activity Serving On Committees in 2014
(3 points)Staff Teaching Sessions At District, Branch,Section or Conference
(3 points)Staff Writing Support Letters To Legislators in 2014
(5 points per letter)Winning a Four Star Award in 2013
(5 points)Winning a Branch or Interest Section Award in 2013
(5 points)Donation ($100 or more valueeither cash or equipment only) to
TRPA or TRPEF in 2014 (5 points)Staff Serving on TRPA Board in 2014
(5 points)Number Of Full Time Parks and RecreationStaff as Professional Members of TRPA
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as ofJune 30, 2014 (2 points per staff)
TOTAL BONUS POINTS
Must submit copy or verification with Talley Sheet to receive Credit Points
BASIC POINTS TOTALS Mail Application Sheets to: Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2014 4pm CDTBONUS POINTS TOTALS TRPADEPT. GRAND TOTALS P.O. Box 1326, Franklin, TN 37065
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These awards are presented to individuals
Aquatics/Wellness Branch-Longfellow Aquatics Award, Workplace Wellness Award, Community Wellness Award, Child/Youth Wellness Award
Athletics Branch-Dennis Rainier Award SEAM-Awards in Arts, Special Events, and Marketing
Resource Management Branch-Award of Excellence Municipal/County Section-Robert H Horsley Award,
Maynard Glenn Award, Wayne Hansard Award Ethnic Minority Section-Donald H. Stanton
Award
Aquatics/Wellness Branch Awards Agencies can nominate one award in each of the categories. They are given to a person, or persons, responsible forThe Longfellow Aquatics Award is given each year to a person, or persons, responsible for outstanding programming or accomplishments in Aquatics. It is presented in honor of Commodore W. E. Longfellow who started the American Red Cross Lifesaving Service in 1914.
Instructions for Longfellow Award submittal Please submit a 1-3 page narrative (Word.doc) outlining the person’s accomplishments. For more information, contact Bryan Dalton 931-962-4204.
Worksite Wellness Award: focuses on physical activity, fitness and wellness programs, policies, and activities at the worksite to heighten employee productivity, motivation, and general well-being.Community Wellness Award: focuses on promoting health and wellness for citizens of the community through such avenues as community outreach, community special events, programs, and individual service opportunities. Childhood/Youth Wellness Award: focuses on building life-long wellness skills such as increased physical activity, healthy eating, and positive health habits through programs and activities
Wellness Award Criteria: 1) the person must be directly involved in promoting health and wellness programs. 2) Activity must have been in the last twelve months. 3) Selection will be based on te overall success, contribution, support, and merit.Instructions for Wellness Award submittal: Submit a 1-3 page narrative (Word.doc – double spaced with 1 inch margins) that includes a) general activity description and summary. b) overall goals. c) activity results and evaluation. Include articles, news releases, brochures, etc. You may include a letter of support outlining the person’s accomplishments. IMPORTANT: Send 4-6 color photos that support your nomination (i.e. photos of the nominee at work; programs the nominee is responsible for; complete projects, etc.) on a flashdrive. For more information, contact Bryan Dalton 931-962-4204
The Dennis Rainier Award was developed by the Athletics Branch to recognize personnel who have demonstrated Excellence in athletic planning and programming. See criteria and submittal information below.
Criteria for Dennis Rainier Award: 1) Nominations must be submitted by current professional members only. 2) Nominee must be directly involved with athletic programming and planning. 3) Nominations must be submitted based upon work performed during the current award year. 4) Selection will be based on the nominees overall contributions to athletic programming. Instructions for Dennis Rainier Award submittal: Provide a typed 1-3 page narrative double-spaced (word.doc). Place the nominee’s name and award category at the top of the page. The narrative should focus on the employee’s contribution to the agency/department; the program or community impact and the professional attributes of the employee (i.e. job performance, leadership, public relations, accountability). Include accomplishments, success, and/or description of special projects that document why the nominee deserves the award. For more information, please contact Craig Melton 901-757-7389
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Branch & Section Awards
For more information on Branch and Section Awards, please see the contact listed with each award description below.
The Award for Excellence is presented by Resource Management to one individual that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of Resource Management. Nominations may be submitted by TRPA members only. Provide a 1-3 page narrative of nomination including accomplishments, success, and/or description of special projects that document why
the nominee deserves the award. For more information please contact Anne Marshall 615-532-8213
Special Events Arts & Marketing (SEAM) Branch Awards - The main focus of these awards is to recognize an individual’s innovation and creativity and inspire others. The categories for nomination: Arts (Dance, Music, Theater, Crafts, etc.) Special Events and Marketing. One award will be presented in each category.
Agencies can nominate one award in each of the categories. The accomplishments must have been presented during the last twelve months. Please submit a 1-3 page narrative (Word.doc), double spaced, describing your submittal. Please include the person’s title, years of service, outstanding contributions to the nominated area, and future plans of the person in the nominated area.Nominations must be submitted as a Word document. Photos, articles, flyers, etc. may be included as a support material on a thumb drive. For more information please contact Christina Clark 423-697-1280
Municipal County Interest Section AwardsRobert H Horsley Award is given annually by the Municipal/County Section to recognize community center personnel, who have planned, conducted or was responsible for the Most Outstanding Recreation Program during the year. See criteria and submittal information below.Maynard Glenn Award is given annually by the Municipal/County Section to personnel or specialists who have planned, conducted or was responsible for the Most Outstanding Recreation Program during the year. See criteria and submittal information below.Wayne Hansard Award developed by the Municipal/County Section recognizes the personnel who have demonstrated Excellence in the Maintenance of Parks, Facilities, and/or Grounds in a cost effective and efficient manner for the safety of the citizen user or user group. See criteria and submittal information below.Criteria for all Municipal/County Awards:1. Nominations must be submitted by current professional members only. 2. The Wayne Hansard Award nominees must be employed by a TRPA Agency Member department.3. Other nominees must be a current TRPA member in good standing.4. Nominations must be placed in the proper category outlined above, based on their present position.5. Nominations must be submitted based upon programs or projects initiated and conducted during the current award year (past 12
months).6. Selection will be based on the program’s innovation and the extent to which it helped better serve its constituency.Instructions for all Municipal/County Awards submittal: Provide a typed 1-3 page narrative double-spaced. Place the nominee’s name and award category at the top of the page. The
narrative should focus on the employee’s contribution to the agency/department; the program or maintenance impact and the professional attributes of the employee (i.e. job performance, leadership, public relations, accountability).
IMPORTANT: Send 4-6 color photos that support your nomination (i.e. photos of the nominee at work; programs the nominee is responsible for; complete projects – on a flashdrive).
NO OTHER SUPPORT MATERIALS. For more information on any of the Municipal/County Awards, please contact Angela Jackson 615-890-5333
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Ethnic Minority Interest Section Award
The Donald H Stanton Award is presented to the Community Center Director, Supervisor or Program Personnel determined to have planned, developed and implemented the best overall State-wide program.
Criteria: 1. Nominations must be submitted by current professional members only.2. Nominees must be a current TRPA member in good standing.3. Nominations must be submitted based upon programs or projects initiated and conducted during the current award year (past 12
months).4. Selection will be based on the program’s innovation and the extent to which it helped better service its constituency.
Instructions for Awards submittal: Provide a typed 1-3 page narrative double-spaced. Place the nominee’s name and award category at the top of the page. The
narrative should focus on the employee’s contribution to the center/agency/department; the program impact and the professional attributes of the employee (i.e. job performance, leadership, public relations, accountability).
IMPORTANT: Send 4-6 color photos that support your nomination (i.e. photos of the nominee at work; programs the nominee is responsible for; complete projects, etc.) on a flashdrive.
For more information, please contact Evelyn Snorton 423-757-5447
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