The Washington County Board of Commissioners recognized staff from the Parks Division for four recently received awards July 23.
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Awards of Excellence Program is an annual program that recognizes agencies or organizations in Minnesota for outstanding achievements in parks, recreation and leisure service. The awards recognize programs, projects, or initiatives that were implemented or received substantial revisions in 2023. Washington County is receiving an award in the Programming Category for the Día de los Muertos Celebracíon.
The National Association of County (NACo) Achievement Awards recognize innovative county government programs in a wide variety of categories. Washington County has been recognized with a NACo Achievement Award for the BIPOC Connect program, recognizing the innovation and effectiveness of this program to strengthen services for our residents.
Finally, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) selects projects or programs in a variety of categories that provide inspiration and innovation in parks and recreation across the nation. NACPRO selected the reconstruction of St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Launch for an award in the Parks and Recreation Areas and Facilities category and also selected the Día de los Muertos Celebracíon for its award in the Park and Recreation Program category.
Contact: JJ Williams, Parks Manager, 651-430-8245