NRPS - Program of Excellence Awards

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Program of Excellence Awards is to recognize excellence in recreation programming throughout the State of Nevada.

The NRPS Awards Committee recommends completing your submission using a word processor and copying the information into this web form. This form cannot be stopped and restarted; it must be completed in a single attempt.

For award criteria, CLICK HERE

1. Submitting Individual Information *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Title

Company Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

2. Program Title *This question is required.

Eligibility - Please Acknowledge these conditions.

4. The Nominee is a program or event created or substantially redesigned within the last five (5) years. *This question is required.

Acknowledge

5. Previous entries may not be re-submitted if it received an award *This question is required.

Acknowledge

6. Previous entries may be re-submitted if they did not receive an award. *This question is required.

Acknowledge

7. The same entry may not be submitted in multiple categories during the same year. *This question is required.

Acknowledge

8. Agencies or individuals do not need to be NRPS members to be eligible to sumbit *This question is required.

Acknowledge

Program or Event Information

9. Description: Please provide a quick description of you event; title, date, location, age range, # of participants and brochure description. Bullet points are acceptable. [250 word maximum] (10 pts) *This question is required.

10. Challenge: Describe the significant issue, problem or concern that the entry addressed and the desired outcomes you were looking to achieve. [250 word maximum] (20 pts) *This question is required.

11. Execution: Describe the extent to which the entry utilized various strategies, tools, resources and outreach efforts to address the challenge and any use of creative or innovative approaches, including the use of non-traditional fiscal or community resources (grants, sponsorships, volunteers, etc.) and the communication efforts used to inform or seek feedback from the community, policy makers or partners. [400 word maximum] (20 pts)

12. Accomplishment: Describe the extent to which the entry created a substantial community benefit, improved operational efficiencies, created new or increased value in the community or significantly enhanced the provision of park and recreation services through measureable results. [400 word maximum] (20 pts) *This question is required.

13. Mission: Describe the extent to which the entry supported the positive public exposure generated for the field of parks, recreation, and cultural services. [250 word maximum] (10 pts) *This question is required.

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Photos: 5 to 8 photos [2 MB]; each photo labeled with entry and agency name

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15. Documentation: Maximum 3 examples of background material that support one or more of the criteria (PDF) e.g. partnership agreement, press releases, needs assessments, etc

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16. Letter from agency administrator acknowledging entry is being submitted (only if entry is submitted by non-agency personnel) (PDF)

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