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2019 KRPS Awards

Thank you to the 2018
KRPS Awards Committee


Ashley Coulter, Co-Chair District 2 Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks and Recreation
Lauren Wagoner, Co-chair District 2


Malory McVey, District 1, Paducah Parks Services
Sabrina Durbin, District 3, the Core, Scottsville, KY
Kimberly Rice, District 4, Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation
Liz McBee, District 5, Boone County Parks and Recreation
Britney Pixley, District 6, Richmond Parks and Recreation
Jason Weatherford, District 7, Somerset Parks and Recreation

2019 KRPS Student Scholarship Applications
(deadline for submission December 3, 2018)
krps_scholarship_application_final_with_submission_instructions.pdf
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KRPS Award Nominations / Guidelines
nomination_form.pdf
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professional_supporting_information_form.pdf
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krps_awards.pdf
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Annually KRPS recognizes individuals and facilities that standout in the field of parks and recreation.  These awards include communication, "Hall of Fame" recognition, programs, departments, state parks, student scholarship, Fellow Award, professionals, public officials, support, and facilities. 

New for 2018 - The David Lose Partnership Award 
This award is presented to an agency/organization/individual that has developed and/or established a successful partnership/relationship to significantly help advance and impact the cause of the parks and recreation movement and whose dedication to the field parallels the same dedication and zeal towards parks, recreation, and conservation that was exhibited by David Lose after whom the award is named.

Award nominations are to be received by December 3, 2018

Submissions can be sent by email to 
krpsawards@gmail.com
or by mail to:  Shelby County Parks, 717 Burks Branch Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065

For more information please contact Lauren Wagoner.


KRPS Hall of Fame Members

Recognizing and honoring professionals and special individuals who have made an
​ outstanding, unique, lasting, and extraordinary contribution to recreation and park progress in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
2008 (Northern Kentucky)
Alton Little
Ken Hund
John McClelland
Rita Stosberg
Tom Knepshield, Sr.
John Gettler

2009 (Louisville, KY)
Jo Verner
Sherrill Brakmier
Debbie Zielinski
Fred Henson
William "Biff" Kummer

2010 (Cadiz, KY)
Marion Ogden
James "Jim" McChesney
Dorothy Large
Chuck Crume

2011 (Bowling Green, KY)
Debbie F. Holleran

​2014 (Owensboro, KY)
Clay T. Cottongim

2015 (Lexington, KY)
Lois Holmes

2016 (Hopkinsville, KY)
Steve Trauger

2018 (Louisville, KY)
BJ Levis


TitLe Sponsor

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Platinum Level Sponsor
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Gold Level Sponsor
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Silver Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors
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​Mail:  140 Pavilion Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324

Phone:  859-619-1723

Email:  Terri Wilkerson


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New KRPS website QR Code Available.....

This "QR Code" can be utilized to direct people to the KRPS website www.kyrps.org

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  • KRPS
  • Workshops and Upcoming Events
  • Conference Information
    • Conference Information Page
    • KRPS Awards / Scholarships
    • Conference Exhibitors Page
  • Leadership/Board Meetings
  • Membership
  • KATRA - Therapeutic Recreation
  • Job Postings
    • Available Positions
  • Wearables
  • Past Presidents
  • Contact Us
  • Park Bids / Proposal