Fellow Award Application

Fellow Award Application
Applications (including all attachments) must be submitted by Midnight CDT, Sunday, July 27, 2025.
The Fellow Award is TRPA's highest award to honor and recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to and influenced TRPA and the parks and recreation profession throughout his/her career. Since 1972, this award has recognized professional members of the TRPA who during their career have made outstanding contributions to the parks, recreation, and conservation field over and above their normal and expected duties. This award is not intended to honor an individual for a single contribution.

This award is not necessarily awarded each year.
Nomination Submitted by (TRPA Professional Member):*

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
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Phone Number*
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Nominee (Full Name):*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
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If you are selected as a winner, TRPA will provide you with one copy of your award. If you would like to order additional copies, $75 each, please complete below. Additional copies will only be produced if this application is accepted as a winner. If I wait and order after the Awards Ceremony there will be $95 plus shipping (if needed) for each extra copy.

I certify the information in this application and narrative are true and that someone from my agency will be present at the Award Program.
Please prepare _____ extra copies. I will pay for any additional copies I order.
Nominee must have held membership in TRPA for at least five (5) years. Identify TRPA Membership Years:
The nominee must have a minimum of ten years' experience in the general field of Parks, Conservation, and Recreation: Identify 10 years employment and/or professional experience:
List all that apply with their dates of service for TRPA Executive Board and/or Elected Office
List all that apply with their dates of service for TRPA Committee(s)
List all that apply with their dates of service for Other Special Service within TRPA
The nominee must have demonstrated non-work related impactful community service. Identify most significant areas of Service and their dates
National, State, Local - Boards and Committees. List all that apply with their dates.
Professional Articles Published. List all that apply with their dates.
Professional Awards Received. List all that apply with their dates.
Presentations made at Professional Conferences/training. List all that apply with their dates.
Professional Certifications. List all that apply with their dates.
Other Significant Professional Achievements. List all that apply with their dates.
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Fellow Award Application

Applications (including all attachments) must be submitted by Midnight CDT, Sunday, July 27, 2025.