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PEOPLE & PLACES IN THE NEWS IPRA and IAPD Salute "Our Finest" by Jayne Kilborne and Laura Richter Several outstanding professionals and commissioners were recognized for their contributions to the park and recreation field during the Illinois Park and Recreation Conference, January 26-29. at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The IPRA and IAPD Awards and Recognition Committees recognized the following individuals and agencies for outstanding service.
Robert M.Artz Distinguished Service Award
Allan A. Weissburg Award
IPRA Fellow Award
IPRA Professional Recognition Award
IPRA Meritorious Service Award
IAPD President's Citation
IPRA President's Award
Legislator Award
IPRA Student Scholarship Winner
Distinguished Park and Recreation Agency
Award
National Gold Medal Award Winners and
Finalists
Arbor Day Award The following park districts received an Outstanding Facility Award for unique achievements in parks and recreation facility design and development. Division II (EAV over $200 million)
Specific Use Facility
Multiple Use Facility
Aquatic Facility
Parks
Renovated Facility The following agencies received an Outstanding Program Award which honors public agencies for outstanding and innovative achievements in program development and implementation.
Division II (EAV of $200 million to less than
$400 million)
Division III (EAV over $400 million)
Division IV (Special Recreation Association) The following park district received a Conservation Program Award which honors public agencies for outstanding and innovative achievements in environmental conservation projects or programs.
Division III (EAV over $400 million) The IPRA Sections recognized members who have contributed to their profession through their service to each section. FACILITY MANAGEMENT SECTION
Professional of the Year
Aquatic Center Manager of the Year
Golf Course Manager of the Year
Literary Achievement RECREATION PROGRAMMING SECTION
Al Hattendorf Professional Award
Young Professional of the Year ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE SECTION
Special Recognition Award
Literary Awards 56 Illinois Parks & Recreation March/April 1995 PEOPLE & PLACES IN THE NEWS
Terry Schwartz, Glen Ellyn Park District PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SECTION
Professional of the Year
SRANI Affiliate Award
Excellence in Service Award
Directors Award
ITRS Student Awards
Special Recognition Award IAPD Service Anniversary Awards honor individuals who have served 10, 15, 20 or 25 years on their park district's board of directors. Special awards were presented this year for 42 and 46 years served.
10 Years of Service
15 Years of Service
20 Years of Service
25 Years of Service
42 Years of Service
46 Years of Service Agency Anniversary Awards were presented to park districts, recreation agencies, forest preserves, and conservation agencies celebrating 25th, 50th or 75th anniversaries.
25 Years
50 Years
75 Years 13th Annual Agency Showcase Awards were presented to the following agencies.
Agency Logo
Special Programming Logo
Brochure Cover
Brochure Series
Special Programming Brochure
Special Facility Brochure
Informational Video
Most Creative Use of Take Time For Fun!* Illinois Park & Recreation Magazine Awards were presented to individuals in "Best Of" categories for outstanding article and cover photography contributions.
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Education & Research
Areas, Facilities & Programming
Trends & Issues
Partners & Volunteers
Management, Marketing & Finance
Legal & Legislative
Cover Photograph Community Service Awards were awarded to agencies, groups and individuals under the following categories: Non-Member Employee, IAPD/IPRA Individual Merit Award. IAPD/IPRA Group Merit Award, Commercial Business, Elected or Appointed Governing Bodies and Individuals. Congratulations to the 152 recipients of the Community Service Awards. Congratulations to this year's recipients! IPRA and IAPD are very proud of the individuals who volunteered countless hours to help promote the field of parks and recreation. The IPRA and IAPD Awards and Recognition Committees have met to discuss goals for the upcoming year. The award packets will be mailed to agencies in late July. Be thinking of organizations and individuals to nominate for the awards and recognize those who are so deserving. Illinois Parks & Recreation March/April 1995 57 PEOPLE & PLACES IN THE NEWS
Greg Petry Appointed TheWaukegan Park District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Greg Petry as Executive Director. Petry served as the Superintendent of Parks for the district since 1987. His leadership experience includes: Director, Parks and Natural Resource Management Section of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association; President, Midwest Institute of Park Executives; Member, Board of Regents National Park and Recreation Association Park Maintenance and Management School; and President, National Sports Turf Managers Association. Petry has more than 15 years full-time experience in the parks and recreation field. In addition to the Waukegan Park District, he has worked for the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District and Mundelein Recreation and Park District, and interned at the Park District of Highland Park and Division of Recreation and Parks in East Brunswick, NJ. Tony Malcak Retires as Brookfield Director After 52 years in the recreation field. Tony Malcak has retired. Malcak was the Director of Playgrounds and Recreation at the Village of Brookfield, where he has served since 1983. Prior to that, he worked for the Westchester Park District and Catholic Youth Organization. Malcak is credited with introducing the special recreation program in Brookfield and pioneering the use of an omni surface for tennis courts in the area. He has received numerous honors and awards and wants to be remembered as "a person who loved the field of parks and recreation and one who tried to reach all age groups with innovative programs."
30-Year Arlington Heights Employee After thirty-one years of service to the Arlington Heights Park District, Don "D.J." Johns has retired. Johns has held the positions of custodian, foreman and most currently maintenance supervisor in charge of the custodial, building and swimming pool maintenance services of the parks department. The board of commissioners honored Johns with a resolution recognizing his outstanding contribution to the district as "a sincere, hard-working, dedicated and loyal member." He has played a major role in providing clean, quality services and an attractive, safe swimming environment for the residents of Arlington Heights.
Edward Clift Appointed Byron Forest Preserve Edward C. Clift has been named Executive Director of the Byron Forest Preserve District. Clift came to Byron after serving as the Assistant Director of the Des Plaines Park District for 19 years. Clift was chosen by the district's Board of Commissioners after an extensive search. The Board was assisted by the Illinois Association of Park District's Director Search Program. Julia Loofbourrow has joined the Champaign Park District as the new Cultural Arts/Special Events Coordinator. Loofbourrow received her master's degree in Arts Administration from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. She has worked for the Lexington Philharmonic Performing Arts and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Loofbourrow will be in charge of arts programs, concerts in the parks, and special events. The Village of Villa Park Park and Recreation Department announced the hiring of Marion Hummell as their new Superintendent of Parks, Buildings and Grounds. A 14-year veteran, Hummell previously worked for the Glen Ellyn Park District and Franklin Park Park District. He is responsible for maintaining the village parks, swimming pools, community centers and village buildings. Waukegan's Michael Perkins has been appointed District Coordinator for the National Youth Sports Coaches Association in Illinois, a nonprofit organization that makes out-of-school volunteer youth coaches aware of the importance of providing for the psychological, emotional and physical needs of the children on their teams. NYSCA has more than 135,000 members across the country. The Jeff Diver Group Environmental Law Firm has announced the placement of two associate members. Jennifer J. Sackett assists landfill owners and operators with numerous environmental legal issues, including maintaining compliance with regulations and post-closure activities. C. Dirk McElravey advises and represents clients on issues including Superfund liabilities, underground storage tanks, groundwater contamination, permitting, toxic torts, and other environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement issues. 58 Illinois Parks & Recreation March/April 1995 PEOPLE & PLACES IN THE NEWS The Illinois Association of Park Districts is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Butcher as Educational Services Director. Butcher will serve as the meeting planner for all of the association's educational programs. She will also assist with the coordination of IAPD's public awareness special events. Kristen has a strong hospitality background and was most recently employed by the Springfield Hilton as Group Sales Manager. She has her B.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University. Governor Jim Edgar has appointed Ralph Cianchetti as an Illinois delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. Cianchetti is one of 32 delegates appointed by the Governor, with 54 total representing Illinois. Cianchetti is a commissioner for the Park District of Highland Park, regional representative for AARP Vote, NRPA trustee, and a founding member of the NRPA Leisure & Aging Section. Illinois Parks & Recreation March/April 1995 59 IAPD Associate Members
AQUA CHEMICAL SALES & DELIVERY, INC.
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO., INC.
BARCLAY & ASSOCIATES
BURNHAM & FLOWER AGENCY
OF ILLINOIS, INC.
CADRE CONSULTING
SERVICES, INC.
CENTURY INDUSTRIES
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER,
ATTORNEYS
FRIEDMAND & HOLTZ
GARMOE DISTRIBUTING, INC.
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY
HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP
HUTCHINSON, SHOCKEY,
ERLEY, AND CO.
JAMES, BROOKS, ADAMS &
TARULIS
LEISURE CONCEPTS & DESIGN
MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
MIDWEST GROUNDCOVERS
SENTE & RUBEL, LTD.
THOMPSON DYKE
& ASSOCIATES, LTD.
JOHN JUSTIN WYETH
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