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Recognize a professional in the field of parks and recreation with the following award:
IAPD Honored Professional Award
The IAPD Honored Professional award is presented to a park, recreation, forest preserve or conservation professional who has worked closely with citizens and the Illinois Association of Park Districts to improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois.
Recipients have demonstrated remarkable talents in encouraging local board members to excel as citizen advocates in advancing the field of parks and recreation. Recipients also believe in the IAPD mission and have a history of supporting its endeavors. This award is presented during the awards luncheon at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference in January.
Tim Dimke, Executive Director of the Rockford Park District, received the 2016 IAPD Honored Professional Award. Pictured left to right: Peter Murphy, IAPD President/CEO; Debbie Trueblood, IPRA Executive Director; Carolyn Nagle, 2015 Robert Artz award recipient; Tim Dimke, and Mary Jeanne Hutchison, 2016 IPRA Chairman.
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