MRPA Awards of Excellence for Volunteer Initiatives 2025
This is for new or purposefully updated/changed initiatives completed in the year 2025. Use of volunteers in accomplishing goals, board and commission efforts, improving the quality or quantity of recreation opportunities.
Name of Agency/Organization applying for Award
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Project Title
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Name of Contact at Agency/Organization
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First Name
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Address
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Street Address
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Is this a new initiative for your agency?
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Was your project completed or significantly updated in 2025 in a way that resulted in a meaningful change in community impact or outcomes compared to previous years?
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If not, why do you think it should be considered for an Award of Excellence?
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1. Describe the project goals and objectives including any technology that was used.
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0/400
2. Outline the planning process and timeline for the project. (20 points)
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0/250
3. Outline the funding plan including the project budget, donations, grants or public-private funding sources. (15 points)
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0/250
4. Explain the level of collaboration including internal and external partners. (15 points)
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0/300
5. Describe the community support/impact, which could include measurable response to support of project including attendance, correspondence with groups/organizations, expanded community participation, publicity including social media, news articles and other television or any other examples of public support. (15 points)
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0/300
6. Outline the evaluation or review process utilized throughout the project’s implementation and completion highlighting relevant outcomes which could include volunteer feedback, surveys, resident response, budget savings, etc. Explain how project goals and objectives were met. (15 points)
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0/300
7. Describe why the project is unique or otherwise deserving of an MRPA Award of Excellence. (20 points)
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0/300
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