The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) partnered with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) and recently announced the 2021 Grand Plaque recipients for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Agencies were judged by their ability to address the needs of the areas they serve and selected by a panel of five park and recreation professionals. A panel of five industry professionals selected winners based on application materials which included a five-minute video for finalists.

 
Applications are separated into six classes, including, five classes that are based on population and one for armed forces.

The following agencies received the Grand Plaque award after receiving the finalist award, Class I (population 400,001 & over): Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland, Ohio, Class II (population 150-001 - 400,000): City of Tampa Parks & Recreation, Tampa, Florida, Class III (population 75,001 - 150,000): Provo Parks and Recreation, Provo, Utah, Class IV (population 30,001 - 75,000): Coppell Parks & Recreation, Coppell, Texas, Class V (population under 30,000): Vernon Hills Park District, Vernon Hills, Illinois, Armed Forces category: Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, California, State Park category: Delaware State Parks, Dover, Delaware.






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