Home Awards & Scholarships ARPA Awards Barbara Hill Merit Award
The Barbara Hill Merit Award is a prestigious honour bestowed by the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) that celebrates the significant contributions of individuals or groups to the advancement of recreation and parks development in Alberta. Named in memory of Barbara Hill, a dedicated leader and volunteer with ARPA for over 35 years, this award recognizes individuals or groups who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and impact in furthering the goals of the Association.
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association membership, or past membership, is encouraged and may be prioritized in the selection process.
Individuals or Groups include:
The individual or group must:
Nominations are NOW OPEN!
Nomination Deadline: May 30th, 2025
The ARPA Awards and Scholarships Committee with representation from all aspects of the recreation and parks sector and across the province will select the award recipient. The committee will evaluate the nominations by rating:
Nominees must have exhibited exemplary leadership and dedication to the advancement of recreation and parks development in Alberta, reflecting the spirit of Barbara Hill’s longstanding commitment to ARPA.
The nominated individual or group should have made significant and tangible contributions towards furthering the goals and mission of ARPA, enhancing the quality and accessibility of recreation and parks opportunities for Albertans.
Successful nominees will have spearheaded innovative initiatives or projects that have positively impacted the recreation and parks sector in Alberta, demonstrating creativity, vision, and forward-thinking approaches.
The nominated individual or group’s contributions should demonstrate a lasting and sustainable impact on the recreation and parks sector in Alberta, leaving a legacy of positive change and improvement.
The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association presents the award during the ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop.
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm (open Monday-Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-415-1745
Email: awards@arpaonline.ca
The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.