Partnered with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) recently announced that their applications are now being accepted for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award Program. Applications are available through March 3, 2023, at which time an independent panel will review applications.

 

The National Gold Medal Program seeks to identify military installations, state parks, and agencies that display management and recreation services excellence.

Public agencies select a class based upon their population: Class 1 (population 400,001 and over); Class II (population 150,001 to 400,000); Class III (population 75,001 to 150,000); Class IV (population 30,001 to 75,000) and Class V (population less than 30,000). Armed forces installations and state park systems do not have population categories.

Apply here.