The KRPA Administration Branch is currently accepting nominations for its prestigious Leadership Award. Nominees vying for this honor are required to meet at least five out of the seven specified criteria, ensuring a selection process that recognizes outstanding leadership qualities. This opportunity serves as a testament to KRPA's commitment to celebrating and fostering exemplary leadership within the recreation and park field.

Nomination deadline is September 25, 2026.

Nominees must be current KRPA members.

Criteria

• 1. Demonstrates effective and professional interaction with colleagues and coworkers. (5 pts.)
• 2. Demonstrates proven methods in leading by example. (5 pts.)
• 3. Effectively provides educational opportunities for staff to learn and grow skill sets. (5 pts.)
• 4. Establishes an environment that is proactive vs. reactive to emerging trends and/or issues in the field. (1-10 pts.)
• 5. Recognizes, rewards, and reinforces the efforts of others within their agency. (5 pts.)
• 6. Provides mentoring to the field of recreation in and outside of the agency. (2 pts. for each action)
• 7. Has served in a leadership role in, or on behalf of, KRPA. (5 pts. for each role)