MRPA Awards Committee

The purpose of the MRPA Awards Committee is to recognize individuals, agencies, organizations, or institutions for their excellent, outstanding, or unique accomplishments in recreation, parks, leisure services, conservation of the environment, and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. 

The Awards Committee is in need of applications from Southern Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (SMRPA) and non-management positions. Please fill out this short questionnaire by January 16. Thank you!

MRPA Race and Equity Advisory Committee (REAC) Application

The MRPA REAC was formed to assist the association, its members and member agencies to deliver services through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The committee will help to solidify the MRPA’s commitment to addressing systemic racism and inequities which persist throughout Minnesota, using park and recreation agencies as agents of change. 

The REAC is currently seeking members for the committee and for the core REAC leadership team. Please fill out the application by January 28: https://forms.gle/WBBPSewQfJmERXgJ8

MRPA Programming Network Leader/Chair or Co-Chairs

The Programming Network shares best practices for programming, resources, and trends. This group provides information regarding service for diverse needs and populations.

Please email the MRPA office at gerhard@mnrpa.org if you have interest in being a o-chair of the Programming Network in 2026 by January 16.

Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute 2

MRPA will host the Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute 2 (ERLI) over five days in the fall of 2026. We’re looking for up to five members to join the planning committee, which will begin discussions in April.

This group will review the curriculum from the last class in 2024, and offer suggestions for this year, share session topics, and confirm presenters. Click here for the previous curriculum outline from 2024. Committee members also assist with day-of logistics. If you’re interested, please email MRPA at snider@mnrpa.org by January 30.

MRPA will connect with those completing the form in January. Thank you for your interest in these network and committee involvement opportunities!