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Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Awards and Recognition Program
IAPD offers many opportunities for commissioners, agencies and professionals to be recognized for contributions they make to Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies. We also offer opportunities to recognize those outside the field of parks, recreation and conservation for their assistance.
The IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala - Friday, October 13, 2017
This prestigious event takes place annually in the fall. It is an excellent opportunity for member agencies to recognize businesses, media, citizen volunteers and other units of government for the support they give to furthering park, recreation and conservation initiatives.
Awards include: Illinois Parks’ Top Journalist; Best Friend of Illinois Parks – Small, Mid-Sized and Large Business Categories; Intergovernmental Cooperation; Partnership; Helen Doria Arts in the Park; Best Green Practices; Good Sportsmanship and Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year.
The Waukegan Park District celebrates their Good Sportsmanship Award for Hamaas Ibrahim at the 2016 Best of the Best Awards Gala.
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