HOME | LEADERSHIP MEMBERS | MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS | EVENTS CALENDAR ABOUT US LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IRPA AWARDS Award Descriptions Nomination Form (PDF) Nomination Form (.doc) POLICIES & BUSINESS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS CONFERENCE INFORMATION NEWS STUDENTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES RESOURCES CONTACT US REST & RELAXATION Stress is a serious issue in modern society, all of the popular 'prescriptions' suggest leisure and relaxation. 2008 AWARD RECIPIENTS Each year the Idaho Recreation and Park Association provides several awards to individuals, agencies and students who contribute to the field of parks and recreation. The awards were presented at the Idaho Recreation and Park Association’s annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 11 in Twin Falls. Dr. Leon Green Fellowship Award Dr. Michael Kinziger, University of Idaho The organization’s highest award, the Dr. Leon Green Fellowship Award, was presented to Dr. Michael Kinziger, Professor of Recreation and Associate Professor at the University of Idaho. The Dr. Leon Greene Fellowship Award is the ultimate distinction of parks and recreation professionalism, accomplishment and dedication to its cause. Mike is an inspiration to us all, living and teach his passion for parks and recreation. Read the Full Nominiation. Outstanding Individual Achievement Award John and Anne Riley Nominated by Kristy Stephens because they were the main driving force behind the ManiYac Center. This couple has given their lives to caring for others in that one of them is a teacher and the other a doctor. Sadly, they will be leaving the Orofino community and going abroad, but their generosity continues, and as a final demonstration of their commitment to improving the lives of teens in Orofino, they are giving every student at Orofino High School a ManiYac Center Membership. Outstanding Organization Coeur D'Alene Public Library Foundation After reading an article on "Leave No child Inside," a very creative and talented woman contacted the City of Coeur D'Alene asking to meet to discuss an idea she had about placing a storybook adventure in parks. The City knew immediately that this idea had win – win written all over it. Everyone would win with the addition of art in the parks, a storybook adventure that would benefit the library and all would win by having a storybook adventure that would come to life as kids and their parents become participants and make the trek from park to park as they learned about a game being played by a moose and a mouse. The author of the story is Susan Nipp, a well known children’s author and co-owner of Wee-Sing. Full Nominiation. Outstanding Facility and Parks, Facility Category ManiYac Center Nominated by Kristy Stephens because it provides a place for kids to “hang out” in a well-maintained, safe environment. The facility was built on donations raised by the youth in the community, is located on the edge of the high school grounds for easy access, and is managed by a team of teens with adult supervisors. This Center provides youth a computer room, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, ping pong, video games, a big screen TV and an eating area, and it has been an incredible addition to Orofino. Outstanding Facility and Parks, Special Use Category Leighton Family Baseball Complex Meridian, Idaho This facility was created in partnrship with the local Meridian Youth Baseball & Softball organization and the City of Meridian to build a baseball/softball complex. The complex is located in Settlers Park, which is 56 acres in size. Everything related to sports for the park is high quality and built for tournament or regional play. There are 8 fields in the complex, with one large two-story clubhouse, including concessions and restrooms. In addition, another restroom and concession building are located on the south end of the same complex. The landscape was completed in the fall of 2007, and the buildings were completed in the spring of 2008. The complex is very spacious for people and teams to prepare for the next game or to just relax. The openness of the complex and the design is welcoming. All of the amenities, from concession stands and restrooms to picnic tables, make this high-quality complex very appealing. In addition, many hours of volunteer labor and donations have gone into the construction of the complex. Additional Complex Information. Outstanding Student (Undergraduate) University of Idaho 3 years / 92 credited hours completed Major: B.S. Recreation Minors: Outdoor Recreation Leadership Kelsey DeHoney's Resume Outstanding Student (Graduate) University of Idaho Undergraduate: BA Business Administration, Management Information Systems Major Masters Student in Recreation Adam Stombaugh's Resume Award Descriptions Copyright © 2007 Idaho Recreation & Parks Association, all rights reserved.