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NRPA Update

Save Your Agency Time
and Money with MemberExclusive Discounts
 NRPA
Insurance
Programs
through AON-Member agencies
can receive discounts on many insurance programs for recreational
activities. Available options include
team sports, instructors, interns,
directors, officers, equipment, and
blanket accident coverage.
 Energy Supplier through APPI-
Get help analyzing your current
energy supply needs with no upfront costs. APPI assists in nego-

tiating the lowest price and best
terms and conditions for your next
supplier contract.
 Background Screening through
LexisNexis-Check out potential staff and volunteers in advance using the National and
Statewide Criminal Background
Screening Package ($13) and/
or National and Current County
Criminal Background Screening
Package ($13).

Awards - Don't Miss Out
2013 NRPA National Awards

D

on't miss out in recognizing
the unsung heroes of our
field and the exceptional
programs you offer.
The National Recreation and
Park Association recognizes that
our members and supporters work
hard to advance parks, recreation,
and environmental conservation
efforts that advance the quality of
life for all people. Our awards pro-

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grams highlight the efforts of those
who go above and beyond to make
a difference in the community. All
NRPA members are encouraged to
nominate a member or group who
deserves recognition for their hard
work and excellence in parks and
recreation. The 2013 NRPA National Awards program has been
restructured to simplify the application process and provide more
relevant and prestigious recognition to winners. NRPA's
awards allow members the
opportunity to nominate the
most deserving group or individual for an award.
The 2013 NRPA Award
program includes 10 National
Awards:
 Robert M. Artz Citizen Advocacy Award (Individual)
 Robert
W.
Crawford
Young Professional Award
(Individual)

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 Recreation Accessibility Audits
through RAC-NRPA members
receive five percent off all accessibility audits and services plus an extra
one percent off per $100,000 projects
(maximum nine percent discount).
 Mobile
Technology
Solutions
through Guide By Cell- Receive
the latest technology news, trends, and
developments, and save on communication with your community with 30
percent off QR codes, text message
alerts, mobile audio tours, mobile websites, and mobile donations.
 Learn more about NRPA's Member Business Solutions at www.
nrpa.org/Membership/MemberBusiness-Solutions.

 Excellence in Inclusion Award
(Agency)
 Excellence in Innovative Programming Award (Agency)
 Facility or Park Design Award
(Agency)
 Barb King Environmental Stewardship Award (Agency)
 Kudos Marketing Award (Agency)
 National Distinguished Professional Award (Individual)
 National
Partnership
Award
(Agency)
 Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt
Award for Excellence in Recreation
and Park Research (Individual)
The categories and criteria have
been designed to be inclusive and
significant to parks and recreation.
Award applications are now available
at www.nrpa.org/awards. Hurry, entries must be submitted by March 22.
For additional information, contact
awards@nrpa.org.
Recipients will be honored during
the Best of the Best Ceremony during
the NRPA Congress and Exposition
this October in Houston, Texas.
Don't let this opportunity slip by!
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