The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced the winners of the NRPA Innovation awards. The NRPA Innovation Awards honors park and recreation agencies across the nation that contribute to their communities through creative practices such as health and wellness, conservation, park design, and social equity.

Dan Olson, chair of NRPA's national awards and scholarship committee stated, "The committee was honored to review more than 100 applicants of qualified agencies who have made significant contributions to their communities through the field of parks and recreation."