Each year SORP recognizes and honors individuals and groups for their outstanding accomplishments in the field of outdoor recreation planning, management, research, and policy, as well as in service to SORP. Statewide recreation plans (such as SCORP Plans) are now recognized under the Project Excellence category. An organization (office) is limited to one nomination.
Award Categories
- National Recreation Resource Leadership Award
- Individual Service Award
- Project Excellence Award
- SCORP Excellence Award
National Recreation Resource Leadership Award
The recipient of this annual award is chosen by the SORP Board of Directors to acknowledge an individual or organization whose career path has had a significant national impact on outdoor recreation and the outdoor recreation profession.
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Individual Service Award
The Individual Service Award is presented annually at NORC to up to three recipients who have made significant and lasting contributions to the outdoor recreation profession. The award may recognize one specific contribution or a series of contributions over one’s career.
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Project Excellence Award
The Project Excellence Award is presented annually at NORC to exemplary outdoor recreation projects. The award is presented to the collaborating agencies and organizations key to the success of the planning effort. Selection criteria will include (a) unique or special circumstances, (b) problem-solving, (c) level of innovation and creativity, (e) impact or effect of project, and (f) collaborative team effort.
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SCORP Excellence Award
Beginning in 2017, statewide recreation plans (such as SCORP Plans) are now recognized under the Project Excellence Award category outlined above. Each organization (office or unit) is limited to one nomination.
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