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NRPA VP Named Recipient of Award That Recognizes Outstanding Contributions To Public Parks
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through National Recreation and Park Association's website.
Richard J. Dolesh, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) vice president of strategic initiatives, has been selected to receive a Pugsley Medal at this year's American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration's (AAPRA) annual banquet, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Pugsley Medal award recognizes outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of public parks and conservation in the U.S.
Kristine Stratton, NRPA president and CEO., stated in a press release, "On behalf of the entire NRPA Board of Directors and staff, I want to congratulate Rich on this outstanding achievement. Rich’s commitment to parks and recreation, specifically conservation, is unparalleled, and the impact of his contributions will make a difference for generations to come." The inaugural Pugsley Medals were awarded in 1928. The winner of the first National level award was Stephen T. Mather, a key figure in the creation of the National Park Service and its first director. The distinguished pedigree of subsequent honorees confirms the prestige of the awards.
Learn more about the AAPRA Pugsley award here.