George Wilson Service Award

This award is presented to current or retired Association members who have distinguished themselves through persistent accomplishment and continuous service to the State Association. The nominee MUST hold current professional certification by the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or held this certification immediately preceding their retirement.

Nominees must have at least ten (10) years of continuous active membership and service to the Association, and hold State and/or National Certification in the field to qualify for this award. Retirees must have been certified while active. Recipients of the Professional Award of Merit are not eligible for the George Wilson Service Award.

Guidelines for selecting The George Wilson Service Award:

The person being nominated must have continuous service in WPRA for five (5) of the eight (8) categories, or in a single, long-term responsibility to qualify as a candidate for this award.

• WPRA Officer (elected to Board or Section)
• WPRA Committee Chairperson
• WPRA Appointed Officer
• WPRA Student Advisor
• WPRA Committee Member
• WPRA Special Events & Activities
• Contributor to IMPACT, PRWeekly, other WPRA writings
• Other Professional Contributions and Accomplishments which highlight WPRA service, or identify the nominee as a WPRA member

George Wilson Service Award Recipients

2017	Mark Schroeder	2006	Kelly Valentino
2016	Karen Davis	2005	Phil Fieber
2015	Dawn Comte	2004	Craig Hoeppner
2014	Ed Englehart	2003	Holly Glainyk
2013	Laurie Olson	2002	Karyn Powers
2011	Scott Jaquish	2001	Marge Klinzing and Mary Hanson
2010	Pat Grulke	2000	Marianne Pigeon
2009	Denise Larson	1999	Roger Kist
2008	Mike Hermann	1998	Augie Revoy
2007	Deb Stolz	1997	Dr. George Wilson