2025 Award Winners

• Life Membership: Lori Hansen
• Benefits are Endless - Parks & Facilities Development: Eric Hellriegel, The Gardens at Yanney Park
• Benefits are Endless - Recreation Programming: Jeni Leopold, Holiday Light Festival
• Outstanding TR Professional: Lori Gressley
• Outstanding Rec Professional: Tommy Owens

2024 Award Winners

• New Professional Recreation: David Pratt
• Benefits are Endless - Parks & Facilities Development: North Fork Whitewater Park & Johnson Park City of Norfolk
• Benefits are Endless - Parks & Facilities Development: Gretna Crossing YMCA
• Benefits are Endless - Recreation Programming: City of Omaha Whistle Ready
• President’s Award: Tim Moran
• President’s Award: Randy Nguyen

2023 Award Winners

• Fellow Award: Jeremy Bachmann
• Distinguished Service Award: Ryan Mohling & Cheree Folts
• Outstanding Recreation Professional: Kiane Davidson
• New Professional: PJ Evans
• Park & Recreation Facility Development: Peyton Parker Lane Playground, York Ne.
• Benefits are Endless Programming Award: City of Omaha, Lifeguard Competition
• Past President: Ryan Mohling