A huge thank you to all of you who submitted nominations for our 2010 Awards!! Join us at the 2010 Annual Awards Banquet on September 28, 2010 at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon to find out who won.
Congratulations to the following 2009 ORPA Annual Award recipients honored at the ORPA Annual Conference in Seaside, OR on September 22, 2009.
Jim McElhinny, Tualation Hills Park and Recreation District - David E. Clark Professional Honor Award
Renamed in 2002 in recognition of the late Dave Clark, longtime leader in Oregon parks and recreation, this is the highest recognition ORPA can bestow. The award is presented to a professional ORPA member who, through incentive, inspiration and demonstration of leadership, has made noteworthy contributions over a period of time to the Recreation and Park movement. Candidate must have been active in the field a minimum of 15 years and ORPA history of membership for at least 10 years.
Kyleen Stone, Oregon Park and Recreation Department - Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an individual or agency that has shown dedication to the Parks and Recreation movement. These efforts may include active support or sponsor of meaningful legislation at the local, state or national level; initiator of a significant project or donation of land, facilities, art or collection of monies; or ability to involve private enterprise, service organizations, or the community to assist in bringing a project to fruition. Results of these efforts must have lasting value or serve as a standard for other projects or programs.
Rochelle Parsch, Oregon City Community Services - New Professional Award
Presented to a current ORPA professional with less than 15 years in the field who has made innovative and professional contributions to Recreation and Parks in Oregon with service to ORPA.
Springfield Rotary - Voluntary Service Award
Designed to honor outstanding contributions by a volunteer to Parks and Recreation with initiation of outstanding Recreation and Park programs at the local and state level; advocacy activity on behalf of Recreation and Parks through involvement in other organizations.
VIP Planning Award - (none in 2009)
Honors agencies that have incorporated the ORPA VIP Plan into agency operations.
Randy Tucker, Metro - Legislative Advocacy Award
Presented to an organization or individual who has demonstrated significant contributions to the parks and recreation field through legislative advocacy. Nominees may be either an elected public official at the federal, state, county or local level; board member; volunteer; professional staff, or citizen. Included for consideration will be advocacy activity on behalf of parks and recreation through involvement in successful local, state or federal legislation and/or heightened awareness of the benefits of parks and recreation. Nominee’s contributions to the parks and recreation movement should be demonstrated over a three-year period.
ATI Wah Chang, Albany, Oregon - Private Sector Service Award
Given in recognition of demonstrated financial, in-kind service, equipment, creative assistance, or other significant contribution to the parks and recreation profession in Oregon. Criteria for award include the following: must be a business, corporation or for-profit organization with an Oregon-based office with contribution made previous to nomination deadline. The contribution can be made to the ORPA professional association, a specific parks and recreation agency or non-profit parks and recreation organization.
Design Award
Presented to the best designed public parks agency recreation area, park, athletic field, urban mall or recreation building within five years of completion. Criteria may include, but not be limited to, maintenance design and cost effectiveness, visibility and appearance, energy efficiency, price, size, special challenge, innovative design and/or equipment, and most efficient use.
- Stringfield Park, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District
- Jon Storm Park and Willamette River Trail, Oregon City Department of Community Services
- Riverbend Park, Bend Metro Park and Recreation District
- U.S. Cellular Community Park, Medford Parks and Recreation
Willamalane Park and Recreation District, Meadow Park - Outstanding Management Award
Honors the best managed park, recreation area, trails, athletic field or complex, urban mall, recreation center or aquatic facility. This award recognizes an agency’s challenge of maintenance and operation of public facilities in an environment of dwindling financial resources with recognition of staff who maintain today’s public recreation resources. Nominees possess an enhanced knowledge of computer technology and technical skills in a variety of areas.
Environmental Impact Award
Recognizes outstanding efforts by a department or individual exemplifying dedication toward contributions to positively impact the environment in Oregon.
- City of Lebanon, Cheadle Lake Youth Legacy Project
- Aimee Goglia, City of Eugene
Past ORPA Annual Award Winners
David E. Clark Professional Honor Award
1964 Vince Genna
1965 Howard Terpenning
1965 Bob Artz
1966 Lynn Rodney
1967 Harry Buckley
1967 Dorthea Lensch
1968 Mel Jackson
1969 Dave Talbot
1970 George Churchill
1971 Bob Wilder
1972 Gene Herlocker
1973 Ted Dethlefs
1974 Gary Walker
1975 Ernie Drapela
1976 Paul Koch
1977 Edward Heath
1979 Tex Matsler
1980 Ron Willoughby
1981 Roger Delles
1982 Kenneth Long
1983 Larry Neal
1984 Pam Earle
1985 Dick Lamster
1986 Mary Arman
1987 David Clark
1988 David T. Pompel, Jr.
1989 Rich Gunderson
1990 Russ Richards
1991 Terry Lande
1992 Judy Kell
1993 Nanette Nelson-Furman
1994 Wayne Smith
1995 Lisa Novak
1996 Robert Keefer
1997 Ken Mickelsen
1998 Carrie Whitaker
1999 Bob Schulz
2000 Rene Moye
2001 Bruce Ronning
2002 Charles Jordan
2003 Dee Craig
2004 Gary Ward
2005 Leslie Mundt
2006 Frank Jagodnik
2007 Julee Conway
2008 Laurie Conlin
2009 Jim McElhinny
Distinguished Service Award
1963 Tom Lanz
1968 Dorothy Fuller
1968 Bill Owens
1968 Clyde Quisenberry
1968 Jerry Pelton
1969 Ben Solbert
1969 Sidney Bassett
1970 Glenn Jackson
1970 Maurie Jacobs
1971 Don Stathos
1972 Robert Straub
1973 Tom McCall
1974 Larry Espey
1976 Paul Beistel
1976 Elsie Stuhr
1978 Charles Reitz
1979 Jean Buck
1980 Howard Buford
1981 Eugene Active 20-30 Club
1981 Kathy Straton
1982 Phyllis Ford
1983 Effie Fairchild
1984 William Chapman
1987 Rene Moye
1988 Charlie Smathers
1989 Paul Keenan
1990 Jim Sujlin
1992 Bob Akers
1993 Tom & Caryn Throop
1994 North Clackamas Regional Board
1996 Larry Neal, PhD.
1996 METRO Parks & Greenspaces
1997 Doug Post
1998 Al Densmore
2000 Dave Clark
2001 Phil Kidby
2002 Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept.
2003 Pam Earle
2004 Bob Robertson
2005 Ruth McNamara
2006 Ron Willoughby
2006 Charles Ciecko
2007 David Bragdon
2008 Jim Desmond
2009 Kyleen Stone
New Professional Award
(Formerly Under 30 Award)
1978 David Clark
1979 Shelley Briggs
1980 Chris Crutcher
1981 Kim Villenueve
1981 Rick Scott
1982 Lisa Thomas Turpel
1983 Jane Holloway
1984 Nancy Stockton
1985 Bob Keefer
1988 Dave Obern
1989 Bruce Bolton
1990 Dale Weigandt
1992 Joanne Larsell
1993 Eric Owens
1994 Julee Conway
1995 Renee Grube
1996 Don Robertson
1997 Lynda Myers
1998 Stephanie Row
1999 Kristen Carey
2000 Ann Satterfield
2001 Terri Fackrell
2002 Jeff Munro
2003 Kandi Ho
2004 Justin Patterson
2005 Rachel Teige
2006 Tim Barker
2007 Denise Kai
2008 Ivan Anderholm
2009 Rochelle Parsch
Voluntary Service Award
1978 Barbara Walker
1979 Valma Bowman
1980 Anna Classick
1981 Joanne Midemdorff
1982 Alfred “Cap” Collier
1983 Mary Hunt
1985 Susan Adams
1986 Vickie Audette
1987 Sally Neely
1987 Ed Saucedo
1988 Dr. E. Albert Moody
1989 Minnie Crawford
1990 F. Dale Hanslip
1992 Megan Muesle
1993 Steve Scott
1994 Karen Edwards
1995 Lou Zasloff
1996 Bill Meartz
1997 Friends of Astoria
1998 Keith Gabriel
1998 Sharron and Tony Rosengarth
1999 Larry Blem
1999 Ron Thayer
2000 Kevin and Pam McGraw
2000 Helen Findley
2001 Kiwanis Club of Bend
2001 Gresham Youth Sports Alliance
2002 Wayne Helikson
2002 Peggy Rice
2003 Lake Oswego Thursday Hike Group
2004 Ray Wiley
2005 Tom Foster
2005 Bill & Jan Reed
2006 Janet Allison
2007 Friends of Hendricks Park
2008 Oregon City High School Construction
2008 Dave Kruse
2009 Springfield Rotary
Appreciation Award
1982 Rene Moye
1983 Dave Clark
1984 Bill Owens
1985 Marie Groshung
Special Citation
1977 Gail Meredith
1977 Carula A. Klar
1977 Woodburn Independent
1978 Mary Ellen Leach
1979 Jack Nelson
1979 Neil Goldschmidt
1981 Jay Penning
1982 Dan Sellard
1983 Wildlife Safari
1984 Rick Lund
1985 Janet Goetze
1986 Rich Gunderson
1986 Gene Herlocker
1987 Molly Cole
1988 Jay Pearson
1996 Dave Clark
1996 Julee Conway
1996 Bruce Ronning
1999 Debbie Schoen
2000 Steve Bosak
2001 Leslie Mundt
2002 Sally McIntyre
2003 North Clackamas Party Pooper
2004 Special Districts Assoc. of Oregon
2005 MACS Board of Directors
2007 Special Districts Assoc. of Oregon
2007 Sen. Peter Courtney
2007 Sen. Frank Morse
2007 Rep. Chuck Burley
2007 Rep. Paul Holvey
2008 Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District
Student Award
1978 Karen Stevenson
1979 Roxie Pulliam Miller
VIP Planning Award
2003 Tualatin Master Plan
2004 Eugene Parks & Open Spaces Website
Environmental Impact Award
2009 City of Lebanon, Cheadle Lake Youth Legacy Project
2009 Aimee Goglia, City of Eugene
Outstanding Management Award
(formerly Maintenance Award)
1974 Malin, Malin Park
1985 Tualatin Hills, Jenkins Estate
1986 Willamalane Pool
1986 Albany, Waverly Park
1988 Willamalane, Willamalane Park
1989 Portland, Tom McCall Waterfront Park
1994 Tualatin Valley Rhododendron Society
1996 Cook Park, City of Tigard Parks
1997 Salem Dept. of Community Services
1998 Bend Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
1999 North Clackamas Aquatic Park
2000 Portland Aquatics Division
2001 Historic Columbia River Hwy
2002 Willamalane Island Park
2003 Lake Oswego Indoor Tennis Center
2004 Crook County Park & Rec. Dist.
2005 Tualatin Hills P & R District Maintenance Division
2006 Hillsboro Park Maintenance Operations
2007 Oregon State Fair Sports & Recreation
2008 City of Ontario Parks & Recreation Department
2009 Willamalane Park and Recreation District, Meadow Park
Legislative Advocacy Award
2000 Representative Darlene Hooley
2001 Special Districts Assn. & Western Advocates
2002 Dick Schouten
2003 Steve Bosak
2004 Julee Conway
2005 Bob Keefer
2006 Amanda Rich
2007 Jim McElhinny
2008 Bruce Ronning
2009 Randy Tucker
Private Sector Service Award
1996 Dennis Stapleton/Shawn Farrell, Pepsi
1996 Steve Burch, Burch Concrete & Supply
1997 Marta Monetti, Portland Trailblazers
1997 Mr.&Mrs.Davis, Stuart-Stiles Trucking
1998 Gregg Sorensen, Mitsubishi of Medford
1998 Portland General Electric
1999 Jim Coffer, Atomic Walk & Wear
2000 Kathie Luecker, Lincoln Equipment
2000 Courthouse Athletic Club, Salem
2001 Corvallis Clinic PC
2002 American Medical Response
2002 NIKE
2003 Springfield Utility Board
2004 Owen Duffy
2005 Providence Health Plan Services
2006 Charlie Warren
2007 Starbucks Coffee Co.
2008 Bob & Carolyn McGarvey, Northwest Playground
2008 Jack & Kathy Dalton, Recreation Resource
2009 ATI Wah Chang, Albany, OR
Design Award
1983 Albany, Waverly Park
1984 Albany, Monteith Park
1989 Salem, Wallace Marine Park
1990 Willamalane, Lively Park Center
1993 Gresham, Red Sunset Park
1994 North Clackamas Aquatic Park
1995 Gresham, Springwater Corridor
1996 City of Tualatin, Ibach Park
1996 Bend Hollingshead Barn Renovation
1997 Albany Amphitheater
1997 Salem,Skate Park
1998 Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
1999 Ashland Lithia Park Renovation
1999 Portland East Portland Comm. Center
1999 Astoria Aquatic Center
2000 Chehalem BMX Track & Skate Park
2000 Portland Southwest Community Center
2001 Astoria Skate Park
2001 Portland Mt. Scott Community Center
2001 Albany Gibson Hill Park Development
2001 Tualatin Hills Nature Park
2002 Bend Senior Center
2002 Eugene LRCS Amazon Pool Renovation
2002 Tualatin Hills Conestoga Aquatic Center
2003 Hood River Valley Aquatic Center
2003 Willamalane Park
2003 Corvallis Riverfront Park
2003 Benton Co. Beazell Mem.Forest
2003 Eugene Churchill Youth Sports Park
2003 Hillsboro Orchard Park
2004 Astoria Astor Column Park Plaza
2004 Hillsboro Gordon Faber Complex
2004 Eugene Oakmont Park
2004 Newport Recreation Center
2004 Molalla Aquatic Center
2005 Astoria Tapiola Park
2005 Bend South Canyon Trail Bridge
2005 OPRD Petroglyph Rock Area at Cove Palisades Park
2005 Hillsboro Glen & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center
2005 McMinnville Discovery Meadows Community Park
2006 Hermiston Family Aquatic Park
2006 Eugene RiverPlay Discovery Playground
2006 Portland Wilson Pool Renovation
2006 Hood River Solar Aquatic Heating Upgrade
2006 West Linn Tanner Creek Park
2007 Seaside Skate ‘N Ride Park
2007 N. Clackamas Youth Ball Fields
2007 Bend Farewell Bend Park
2007 Tualatin Hills PCC Rock Creek Facility
2007 Willamalane Comm. Recreation Center
2008 Lake Oswego Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm
2009 Oregon City Dept. of Community Services Jon Storm Park and Willamette River Trail
2009 Bend Metro Park and Recreation Dist. Riverbend Park
2009 North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Dist. Stringfield Family Park
2009 Medford Parks and Recreation U.S. Cellular Community Park
