Our community is full of people and organizations who exemplify excellence, commitment, and generosity. We were honored on Thursday, April 13, 2017 to be able to celebrate them and thank them for all they have given to our community. Champaign Parks Honors allowed us to showcase a year full of excellence in our parks, recreation, and cultural arts and showcase those who make that possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined our celebration, creating a room full of inspiration and recognition.
Innovation & Creativity Award
A staff member who has brought a creative solution, program, etc. to our offerings that creates a better environment for us all and who presents creative and proactive solutions to challenges.
Ralph Roether
Volunteer Award
A person who has made an impact through volunteering with CPD and sharing their time and talents.
Don Wauthier
Sola Gratia Farm
David Schroeder
Employee Volunteers of the Year
An employee or member of employee’s family that has dedicated their time to volunteering at CPD programs and events.
Alex Hitzeman
Anthony & Mary Howell
Volunteer Coach Award
An employee or member of employee’s family that has dedicated their time to volunteering at CPD programs and events.
Andrea Pohly
Cyrus McDaniel
Bob Hasty
Arts Impact Award
A person or program that has expanded our arts offerings.
Patty Dudley
Youth Participant of the Year
A youth from the community who is involved and gives back to the CPD through leadership or volunteerism or who has shown growth in a program.
Liberty Rose Urban
Diversity Award
A staff member who exceeds in creating a culturally competent environment, provides quality parks, programs, and services that meet the diverse needs of all ages and abilities in our community, and encourages inclusion.
Mitch Marlow
Outstanding Part-Time Employee
A part-time employee that has embodied the CPD mission and values.
Keeva Keeling
Christina Mott
Outstanding Full-Time Employee
A full-time employee that has embodied the CPD mission and values by making an outstanding contribution to the district in the past year.
Bret Johnson
Community Partner Award
A person or company that has partnered with us to improve the high caliber of our offerings.
Jimmy John’s
Leadership Award
A staff member who has shown leadership beyond their job description.
Tim Schuldt
Wendy Zindars
Organizational Excellence Award
A staff member who exceeds in working with others to accomplish goals, including other staff members, outside agencies, community groups, and residents.
Debbie Sage
Customer Service Award
A staff member who exceeds in valuing patrons and participants, offers consistent, customer-focused service across the organization, strives to say YES! to our customers for the right things, seeks and values customer feedback.
Marcia Sage
Jenny Carpenter
Tom Gilbert
Rachel Voss
Media Support Award
A media group or individual that has advocated for parks and recreation.
WILL Illinois Public Media
Program Excellence Award
A program that has gone to the next level, either run internally through the Park District or as a partnership.
Flower Island Program
CUSR Inclusion Services
Douglass 50 Plus! Program
Building Parks Award
A person or company that has helped enhance a park or facility.
Dan Hamelberg
Steve & Kari Gardner
Robert Toalson Legend Award
Presented to a community member who has helped over many years to make the Champaign Park District one of the best Park Districts in the country! Presented by a member of the Toalson Family
Nate Dixon
Alvin Griggs
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