2026 AAPRA Annual Awards Dinner

Registration Open for the 2026 AAPRA Annual Awards Dinner

Join Leaders in Philadelphia:
Registration Open for the 2026 AAPRA Annual Awards Dinner
 

To honor the remarkable achievements driving the park and recreation movement forward, the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) Board of Directors cordially invites leaders, and friends from across the profession to gather for the 2026 AAPRA Annual Awards Dinner.

This premier evening brings together top executives, decision-makers, and innovators from across the country to celebrate outstanding leadership and achievement in park and recreation administration.

Event Details

• Date: September 30, 2026
• Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA

 
Engagement Opportunities

Whether attending as an individual, bringing an executive team, or seeking high-visibility positioning for an organization, attendees can participate in several ways:

1. Individual Dinner Tickets & Table Hosting (New for 2026)

Guests can secure individual seats or register as a Table Host. Table Host benefits include:

• A reserved table for 10 guests.
• Prominent name recognition during the event.
• A complimentary Summit Tier (Full Page) Advertisement in the Apex Ascent Program Book.
  
  

2. Features in the Apex Ascent Program Book

Organizations and individuals are invited to support the event by placing an advertisement, letter of salutation, or message of congratulations in the souvenir program book.

• Summit Tier (Full Page | $500) — Included with Table Host package
• Trailblazer Tier (Half Page | $250)
• Basecamp Tier (Quarter Page | $125)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Advertisements and program assets must be submitted by August 21, 2026 to info@aapra.org.
 

Forms & Ad Specifications

For full artwork requirements, ad dimensions, and offline submission instructions, please reference or download the documents below:

For check payment instructions or additional questions, please contact info@aapra.org.