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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Parks & Recreation Named a Gold Medal Finalist by
the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration
Leesburg, VA (May 9, 2012) – The American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration, in
partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association, has named the Town of
Leesburg’s Parks & Recreation Department as one of four finalists for its prestigious National
Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management in the 25,001 to 50,000
population category. The award winners will be announced in October 2012 at the NRPA
Annual Congress & Exposition in Anaheim, California.
Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the U.S. that
demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource
management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional
development and agency recognition. Agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs
of those they serve through the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials.
“The Gold Medal is the highest level of recognition an agency can receive in the field of parks
and recreation,” said Rich Williams, Leesburg’s Director of Parks & Recreation. “Just being
nominated ranks Leesburg among the best parks and recreation agencies in the country. This
recognition is the direct result of the hard work of our extremely dedicated and professional
staff, along with the support of the Town Council and the entire Leesburg community.”
Leesburg is a past two-time recipient of the Gold Medal Award, having been recognized in 1996
and 2005.
Contact:
Rich Williams
Director of Parks & Recreation
rwilliams@leesburgva.gov
703-777-1262
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