Home Awards & Scholarships ARPA Awards Wild Rose Award
The prestigious Wild Rose Award celebrates individuals or community service organizations for their exceptional dedication to the advancement of recreation and parks, whether in a professional, non-professional, or philosophical capacity. This award recognizes outstanding contributions and long-term service in support of recreation or parks initiatives at the provincial level.
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association membership, or past membership, is encouraged and may be prioritized in the selection process.
Communities include:
The individual or community 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:
The nominated individual or organization must have made a significant and measurable impact on the advancement of recreation and/or parks endeavors. This may include but is not limited to, innovative programming, advocacy efforts, community engagement, or infrastructure development.
Successful nominees will have demonstrated their impact at the provincial level, showcasing initiatives or achievements that have benefited communities and residents across Alberta. While local and regional contributions are recognized, nominees must have made a meaningful impact on a provincial scale.
Nominees should demonstrate a dedication to the field of recreation and parks through long-term service, commitment, and involvement in relevant initiatives or organizations. This may include years of service in leadership roles, ongoing volunteerism, or sustained advocacy efforts.
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.