2011 2011 Awards & CitationsAwards & Citations
Virginia Recreation
and Park Society
Best New ProgramBest New Program
Make A Splash•• Hopewell Recreation and ParksHopewell Recreation and Parks
Best New ProgramBest New Program
City of HopewellCity of HopewellPopulation Less than 25,000Population Less than 25,000
Catfish in the Classroom•• Danville Parks, Recreation and TourismDanville Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Best New ProgramBest New Program
Danville Parks, Recreation, & TourismDanville Parks, Recreation, & TourismPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Wednesday Disco - Mountain Bike Race Series
•• Roanoke Parks and RecreationRoanoke Parks and Recreation
Best New ProgramBest New Program
Roanoke Parks and RecreationRoanoke Parks and RecreationPopulation: 50,001 Population: 50,001 -- 100,000100,000
Leaping Leprechauns Youth Trail Run•• Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community FacilitiesStafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Best New ProgramBest New Program
Stafford County Parks, Recreation & Stafford County Parks, Recreation & Community FacilitiesCommunity Facilities
Population: 100,001 Population: 100,001 -- 150,000150,000
Drums Alive•• City of Virginia Beach Parks and RecreationCity of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Best New ProgramBest New Program
Virginia Beach Parks & RecreationVirginia Beach Parks & RecreationPopulation: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Geocaching Wildlife Adventure
•• Virginia Department of Virginia Department of Conservation and Conservation and
Recreation, Division of Recreation, Division of State ParksState Parks
Best New ProgramBest New Program
Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation: Division of State ParksRecreation: Division of State Parks
Population: MiscellaneousPopulation: Miscellaneous
Best New Special EventBest New Special Event
Aqua Egg Hunt•• Herndon Parks and Recreation DepartmentHerndon Parks and Recreation Department
Best New Special EventBest New Special Event
Herndon Parks and RecreationHerndon Parks and RecreationPopulation: Less than 25,000Population: Less than 25,000
Very Special Arts Music Recital•• Charlottesville Parks and Recreation DepartmentCharlottesville Parks and Recreation Department
Best New Special EventBest New Special Event
Charlottesville Parks and RecreationCharlottesville Parks and RecreationPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Great American Family Campout
•• Stafford County Parks, Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Recreation and Community
FacilitiesFacilities
Best New Special EventBest New Special Event
Stafford Co. Parks, Recreation & Stafford Co. Parks, Recreation & Community FacilitiesCommunity Facilities
Population: 100,001 Population: 100,001 -- 150,000150,000
Passport to Fitness
•• City of Virginia Beach Parks City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreationand Recreation
Best New Special EventBest New Special Event
Virginia Beach Parks & RecreationVirginia Beach Parks & RecreationPopulation: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Best New FacilityBest New Facility
Christiansburg Aquatics Facility•• Town of ChristianburgTown of Christianburg
Best New FacilityBest New Facility
Christiansburg Aquatic CenterChristiansburg Aquatic CenterPopulation: Less than 25,000Population: Less than 25,000
"A Dream Come True" Playground•• Harrisonburg Parks and RecreationHarrisonburg Parks and Recreation
Best New FacilityBest New Facility
Harrisonburg Parks and RecreationHarrisonburg Parks and RecreationPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Riverfront Park•• City of Lynchburg Parks and RecreationCity of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
Best New FacilityBest New Facility
City of Lynchburg Parks & RecreationCity of Lynchburg Parks & RecreationPopulation: 50,001 Population: 50,001 -- 100,000100,000
Lambert's Point Community Center•• City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks and Open SpaceCity of Norfolk Recreation, Parks and Open Space
Best New FacilityBest New Facility
City of Norfolk Recreation, City of Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Spaces Parks & Open Spaces
Population: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Best NewBest NewRenovation / AdditionRenovation / Addition
Forest Hills Park•• Charlottesville Parks and Charlottesville Parks and
RecreationRecreation
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter
Best NewBest NewRenovation / AdditionRenovation / Addition
Charlottesville Parks & RecreationCharlottesville Parks & RecreationPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Volcano Island Waterpark•• Northern Virginia Regional Park Northern Virginia Regional Park
AuthorityAuthority
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter
Best NewBest NewRenovation / AdditionRenovation / Addition
Northern Virginia Regional Northern Virginia Regional Park AuthorityPark Authority
Population: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Best New Best New Environmental Environmental
Sustainability AwardSustainability Award
Meadow Management Program•• City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Best New Best New Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability
Virginia Beach Parks & RecreationVirginia Beach Parks & RecreationPopulation: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
•• Virginia Department of Virginia Department of Conservation and Conservation and
Recreation, Division of Recreation, Division of State ParksState Parks
Best New Best New Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability
Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation, Div. of State ParksRecreation, Div. of State Parks
Population: MiscellaneousPopulation: Miscellaneous
Best NewBest NewGreenway, Greenway, BluewayBlueway
or Trailor Trail
Dick and Willie Passage Rail Trail•• Henry County Parks and RecreationHenry County Parks and Recreation
Best New Greenway, Best New Greenway, BluewayBlueway or Trailor Trail
Henry County Parks & Recreation Henry County Parks & Recreation Population: 50,001 Population: 50,001 -- 100,000100,000
Best New Best New Promotional EffortPromotional EffortBasic Promotional Basic Promotional
PiecePiece
2010 Sponsorship Opportunities
•• City of City of Fairfax Fairfax
Parks and Parks and RecreationRecreation
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort Basic Promotional PieceBasic Promotional Piece
City of Fairfax Parks & RecreationCity of Fairfax Parks & RecreationPopulation: Less than 25,000Population: Less than 25,000
Upper James River Water Trail Brochure
•• Botetourt County Parks, Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and TourismRecreation and Tourism
Botetourt Co. Parks, Recreation & TourismBotetourt Co. Parks, Recreation & TourismPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Best New Promotional EffortBest New Promotional Effort
Basic Promotional PieceBasic Promotional Piece
Recreation for Generations Newsletter
•• Portsmouth Parks, Portsmouth Parks, Recreation and Leisure Recreation and Leisure
ServicesServices
Portsmouth Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Portsmouth Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Population: 50,001 Population: 50,001 -- 100,000100,000
Best New Promotional EffortBest New Promotional Effort
Basic Promotional PieceBasic Promotional Piece
POWER ON!2010 Camps and Activities Guide
•• Alexandria Department of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks and
Cultural Activities Cultural Activities
Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural ActivitiesCultural Activities
Population: 100,001 Population: 100,001 -- 150,000150,000
Best New Promotional EffortBest New Promotional Effort
Basic Promotional PieceBasic Promotional Piece
2009 Annual Report•• Northern Virginia Regional Park AuthorityNorthern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Population: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Best New Promotional EffortBest New Promotional Effort
Basic Promotional PieceBasic Promotional Piece
Best New Best New Promotional EffortPromotional EffortCircular, Flyer or Circular, Flyer or
PosterPoster
Best New Best New Promotional EffortPromotional EffortCircular, Flyer or Circular, Flyer or
PosterPoster
Herndon Festival Poster•• Herndon Parks and Recreation DepartmentHerndon Parks and Recreation Department
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort Circular, Flyer or PosterCircular, Flyer or Poster
Herndon Parks & Recreation DepartmentHerndon Parks & Recreation DepartmentPopulation: Less than 25,000Population: Less than 25,000
Old Firehouse Teen Center Friday Night Dance Postcards
•• McLean Community CenterMcLean Community Center
McLean Community CenterMcLean Community CenterPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort
Circular, Flyer or PosterCircular, Flyer or Poster
Summer Camp Preview Flyer•• Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and TourismRoanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & TourismRoanoke County Parks, Recreation & TourismPopulation: 50,001Population: 50,001-- 100,000100,000
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort
Circular, Flyer or PosterCircular, Flyer or Poster
Dog Owner's Guide to Enjoying the Parks of Alexandria
•• Alexandria Alexandria Department of Department of
Recreation, Parks Recreation, Parks and Cultural and Cultural
ActivitiesActivities
Alexandria Dept. of Recreation, Alexandria Dept. of Recreation, Parks & Cultural ActivitiesParks & Cultural Activities
Population: 100,001 Population: 100,001 –– 150,000150,000
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort
Circular, Flyer or PosterCircular, Flyer or Poster
Atlantis Waterpark Poster/Flyer
• Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Northern Virginia Regional Park AuthorityNorthern Virginia Regional Park AuthorityPopulation: 100,001 Population: 100,001 -- 150,000150,000
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort
Circular, Flyer or PosterCircular, Flyer or Poster
Best New Best New Promotional Promotional EffortSpecialty EffortSpecialty or or
ApparelApparel
Harvest Moon T-shirt
•• Herndon Parks Herndon Parks and Recreation and Recreation
DepartmentDepartment
Best New Promotional Best New Promotional Effort Specialty or ApparelEffort Specialty or Apparel
Herndon Parks & RecreationHerndon Parks & RecreationPopulation: Less than 25,000Population: Less than 25,000
Alden Theatre Summer Sundays Concerts in the Park Fan
•• McLean Community CenterMcLean Community Center
McLean Community CenterMcLean Community CenterPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Best New Promotional Best New Promotional
Effort Specialty or ApparelEffort Specialty or Apparel
Dick and Willie Rail Trail Grand Opening T-shirt
•• Henry County Parks Henry County Parks and Recreation and Recreation
Henry County Parks & RecreationHenry County Parks & RecreationPopulation: 50,001 Population: 50,001 -- 100,000100,000
Best New Promotional Best New Promotional
Effort Specialty or ApparelEffort Specialty or Apparel
Revolution Website•• Staunton Parks and Recreation DepartmentStaunton Parks and Recreation Department
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort Electronic MediaElectronic Media
Staunton Parks & Recreation DepartmentStaunton Parks & Recreation DepartmentPopulation: Less than 25,000Population: Less than 25,000
Upper James River Water Trail Website
•• Botetourt County Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Parks, Recreation and
TourismTourism
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort Electronic MediaElectronic Media
Botetourt Co. Parks, Recreation & TourismBotetourt Co. Parks, Recreation & TourismPopulation: 25,001 Population: 25,001 -- 50,00050,000
Electronic Newsletters•• City of Virginia Beach Parks and RecreationCity of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Best New Promotional Effort Best New Promotional Effort Electronic MediaElectronic Media
Virginia Beach Parks & RecreationVirginia Beach Parks & RecreationPopulation: Greater than 150,000Population: Greater than 150,000
Distinguished Distinguished ServiceService
Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association
•• James City County Parks James City County Parks and Recreationand Recreation
Distinguished Service Distinguished Service Private SectorPrivate Sector
Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association
James City County Parks & Recreation
Distinguished Distinguished Volunteer ServiceVolunteer Service
Winnie Shapiro
Fairfax County Park Fairfax County Park
AuthorityAuthority
Distinguished Distinguished Volunteer ServiceVolunteer Service
Winnie Shapiro,
Fairfax County Park Authority
Robert Allen Hall
Radford Parks and Radford Parks and
Recreation DepartmentRecreation Department
Distinguished Distinguished Volunteer ServiceVolunteer Service
Robert Allen Hall,
Radford Parks and Recreation Department
Outstanding New Outstanding New ProfessionalProfessional
Melissa Riddy
Alexandria Department of Alexandria Department of
Recreation, Parks, and Recreation, Parks, and
Cultural ActivitiesCultural Activities
Outstanding New Outstanding New ProfessionalProfessional
Melissa Riddy, Alexandria Department of Recreation,
Parks & Cultural Activities
Clifton Jones
•• Portsmouth Portsmouth Parks, Parks,
Recreation, Recreation, and Leisure and Leisure
ServicesServices
Outstanding New Outstanding New ProfessionalProfessional
Clifton Jones, Portsmouth Parks, Recreation
& Leisure Services
Distinguished Distinguished ServiceService
Pete Haislip
Roanoke County Parks, Roanoke County Parks,
Recreation and TourismRecreation and Tourism
Distinguished ServiceDistinguished Service
Pete Haislip, Roanoke County
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Fellows AwardFellows Award
Beth Wood-Whitley
City of Virginia Beach Parks City of Virginia Beach Parks
and Recreationand Recreation
Fellows AwardFellows Award
Beth Wood-Whitley,
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Thank you and
Congratulations !