Dear Academy Members, one of your greatest responsibilities as an Academy member is to vote in our annual election of our Board of Directors. This year electronic ballots will be sent via email to AAPRA members. Please follow instructions within the email and indicate your candidate of choice for each office by Friday, August 12, 2022. EVERY vote counts! The Nominating Committee recommended to the Board of Directors a stellar list of candidates for the offices of President-elect, Secretary, and Directors.  Please review each candidate’s bio and candidate statement and thank you in advance for voting. - Jane

Lacey, WA. (May 5, 2022) – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Musco Lighting, LLC continues its 20+ years as the proud sponsor of the National Gold Medal Awards program. See full press release