GOOD Job! (closed)
Inspired by the belief that local parks and recreation improves the lives of all Pennsylvanians, the Good For You, Good For All campaign raises awareness and use of our essential local assets. Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Professionals Day is celebrated each third Friday in July during National Park and Recreation Month. It honors those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide the high quality programs and facilities we desire and expect in our parks and public spaces.
The GOOD Job! Award is presented annually on Park and Recreation Professionals Day to an individual whose contributions, through leadership, community outreach, facility management, maintenance, or program and event planning, have directly influenced the health and vitality of their community.
Eligible Recipients: Any fulltime, part-time, or volunteer parks and recreation practitioner who has shown outstanding dedication to the field and has directly impacted the local community. Nominee criteria include: Demonstrated community leadership qualities. Involvement in innovative parks and recreation initiatives. Contributions to improvements in the recreation and park system. Outstanding, long-term impacts to the local community.
Nomination Process: Nominations are submitted via this online form based on the above criteria, and you're welcome to send along a short video (less than 5 minutes) or slides highlighting the nominee’s efforts and achievements. Candidates may be self-nominated.
The GOOD Job! Award is presented annually on behalf of the Good For You, Good For All campaign by the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society.
Past Good Job! Award Winners
2023 - Stephanie Robinson, Environmental Education Program Specialist, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
2022 - Mitchell Kulp, Parks Superintendent, Lower Gwynedd Township
2021 - Emily Croke, Director of Parks & Recreation, Springfield Township
2019 - Tom Richino, Richland Township Parks & Recreation
2018 - Centre Region Parks & Recreation
2017 - East Goshen Township