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The 55th Annual Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute wants to thank all of our Members and Sponsors for attending this year. 204 people attended the Institute this year.

Our Participation and Attendance Award Winners for 2010:
  • Ruby Award: Joseph Walker
  • Diamond Award: E. Brian Bristow, Jim Mays, and Gary Zimmerman
  • Sapphire Award: Jill Beam and Susie Snider
  • 5 Year Award: Adam Adams, Todd Antilley, Courtney Blevins, Dr, Chad Kinder, Tony Presley, Lindsey Rider, Shohn Rogers, Joseph Walker, and Roger Wyrick
  • 10 Year Award: E. Brian Bristow, Richard Keithley, Lois Knepshield, Les Pulliam, and Gary Zimmerman
  • 15 Year Award: Jill Beam, Dave Burke, David Peters, and Susie Snider
  • 20 Year Award: William Knepshield
  • 25 Year Award: Bob Monaghan
  • 30 Year Award: Jim Fox
  • 35 Year Award: Roger Scott
  • 40 Year Award: John Lampe
2010 Brag Night Awards:
    TOMA Awards
  • Creative Project - "Show Casing Dallas Historic Parks" - City of Dallas Park & Recreation Department
  • Innovative Project - "PACS Centennial Reception" - City of Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Department
  • PSA/Promotional Presentation - "Imagine Your Parks Strategic Plan" - Recreation & Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC)

The 56th Annual Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute will be held February 6 - 9, 2011 at Western Hills Guest Ranch near Hulbert, Oklahoma.

The Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute... offers some of the best in educational sessions for parks and recreation professionals. To help you maintain your relevant professional certifications, CEU's are available for most of our educational sessions.

In addition to outstanding educational sessions and keynote speakers, the Institute offers many social activities that encourage an open atmosphere to network with fellow colleagues. The annual golf tournament, brag nights, dance, auction, and awards banquet are just a few of the added activities that insure a good time for all. We also offer special schools that are held in conjunction with the Institute, such as the National Playground Safety Institute, LERN Marketing Workshop, and Arborist Workshop.