Presented by Merrell in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Changing Nature of Work Award honors an individual or team who has shown perseverance at work in the unexpected, ever-changing outdoors. The winner’s work will demonstrate success in the changing nature of outdoor work that impacts the community, environment, or those around them including, but not limited to, persevering in nature disasters; promoting access to parks, shared-use paths and trails, or open spaces; or instituting strategies to enhance personal safety in areas surrounding parks, playground or trails.
The awardee will be sponsored with Merrell gear for one year and will receive $10,000 toward the advancement of a project or effort. The nominee must be affiliated with a local park and recreation agency and be an NRPA member.
Submissions will be accepted September 20 through October 21, 2022, with the winner announced at the end of November.
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