Calls from Santa

recognize a volunteer who helped provide opportunities for others by volunteering to work so others can enjoy Park District programs or events.

recognize a volunteer coach who was outstanding as a coach, leader and supporter of park district programs

recognize a community member, group or private company who partner with the park district to provide positive opportunities in the Park District

This award is intended to recognize the units of government who has successful intergovernmental agreements or partnerships with the Champaign Park District that maximize tax dollars and benefit residents throughout Champaign. i.e., Unit 4, City of Champaign, MTD, Sanitary District, UPD, Forest Preserve, Housing Authority, Champaign Police, 4o North, Visit Champaign County, Rantoul, Savoy, etc.

recognize a youth participant in cultural arts who should great effort, skill or helping other excel in cultural arts programs

recognize an adult participant in cultural arts who should great effort, skill or helping other excel in cultural arts programs

recognize a youth participant in sports who should great sportsmanship, teamwork and or effort during the past year

recognize a Adult participant in sports who should great sportsmanship, teamwork and or effort during the past year

recognize an individual or group for supporting the efforts of the Park District

The "Best Friend of Champaign Parks" is awarded to a business or corporation that has demonstrated exemplary support of the Champaign Park District

A media group or individual that has advocated for parks and recreation.

recognize a community member or organization that helped build a new park or improve an amenity within our parks

recognize a community member who has helped improve the overall Champaign Park District

recognize a community member who helped make an impact on the arts in the community

recognize a community member who helped make an impact on our parks during the past year

recognize a community member who helped make an impact to our recreation programs or special events during the past year

Recognize employees with over 20 years of service to the District

recognize a current full time staff member who was outstanding during the past year in the their performance, customer service, leadership, etc.

recognize a current part time or seasonal staff member who was outstanding during the past year in the their performance, customer service, leadership, etc.

recognize a former staff member who went on the make a contribution as a parks and recreation professional or who was outstanding during their time working at the Champaign Park District.