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May. 3, 2010 at 9:46am

WRPA selects 2010 honorees

The Washington Recreation and Park Association annually recognizes public agencies and individuals for outstanding and unique achievements. Award recipients from the South Sound region for 2010 include:

Professional Award Recipients

• Jim Sheler, City of Lacey, Distinguished Service
• Charlotte Valbert, Metropolitan Park District Tacoma, Citation of Merit – Citizen
• Andrea Clay, Pierce County Parks and Recreation, Young Professional.
Spotlight Award Recipients

• Thurston County/City of Lacey Regional Athletic Complex, Best Sports Complex
• Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma Jefferson, McKinley and South Park Spraygrounds, Best Special Use Site
• Ephrata Basin Summer Sounds Music Festival Poster, Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma Fall 2009 Event Calendar, Best Brochure
• City of Auburn ArtRageous: Artists in Action Art Fair, Events, Fairs & Festivals

Section Award Recipients

• Kathy Owen, City of Lacey, Outstanding Professional, Teen Service Section
• Auburn Youth Council, City of Auburn, Outstanding Program
• Rick Bruya, City of Auburn, Scholarship Award

Plenty more in the Archives

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