AWARDS AND BURSARIES

CPRA Awards Program
Harry Boothman Bursary

CPRA Awards Program

2017 CPRA Partnership Award presented to the Canadian Parks Council (accepting Dawn Carr and Michael Nadler)

2016 CPRA Partnership Award presented to HIGH FIVE (LJ Bartle accepting) with Bill Allen, PRO, CJ Noble, CPRA , and Gary Milley, RNL.

Recreation PEI President Sean Murphy presented Joanne Wallace – O’Leary Hockeyville Committee with the 2017 CPRA Award of Merit - PEI

2016 CPRA Award of Merit recipient from Quebec, Marc-André Lavigne (r) with CPRA and AQLM Board Member Julie Fortin

2016 CPRA Award of Merit recipient from Alberta Dr. Tim Burton (c) with ARPA Board representatives

2016 CPRA Award of Merit recipient from Nunavut, Jason Tologanak (r) with CPRA and RPAN Board Member Fred Muise

2016 CPRA President’s Award of Distinction recipient Barbara Hill (posthumously), accepted by her sister, Eleanor Creasey

2016 CPRA Partnership Award recipient, the University of Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation accepted by Dean, Kerry Mummery

2016 CPRA Award of Merit recipient Susanne Moore, Manitoba with CPRA Board representative Ron Epp (r) and RCM Board members

CPRA is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 CPRA Awards Program. The Awards are presented to individuals/organizations/corporations (including a municipality or government agency/department) who have demonstrated a high level of commitment, passion and leadership on a national level to the parks and recreation sector.

In previous years, award nominations were only accepted from a CPRA member (one of the provincial/territorial parks and recreation associations). In 2022, CPRA is opening up the nomination process and inviting nominations from any individual.

The CPRA Awards Program recognizes the following:

CPRA Award of Merit

Efforts of individuals/organizations/ community groups/ corporations in each province and territory who have influenced the parks and recreation sector in a local, regional and/or national capacity.
(Application accepted all year)

CPRA President’s Award of Distinction

Long-term service and commitment of individuals to the parks and recreation sector on a national scale in Canada.
(Deadline: March 31, 2023)

CPRA Partnership Award

Sector partners (organizations/corporations /governments) whose collaboration, creativity, and innovation, enrich individual health and community well-being and enhance Canada’s parks and recreation community.
(Deadline: March 31, 2023)

CPRA Emerging Leader Award

The importance of supporting and celebrating young Canadians, as they are the future leaders of the parks and recreation sector.
(Deadline: March 31, 2023)

CPRA encourages you to consider nominating an individual or organization for one of these prestigious national awards. The nomination process is simple and fast. Get started by downloading the full awards description and nomination form.

For more information on the CPRA Awards Program, please contact mjay@cpra.ca or your local Provincial or Territorial Parks and Recreation Association.

Meet the CPRA Awards Recipients

Harry Boothman Bursary

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has launched a bursary program to assist parks and recreation professionals financially in the pursuit of professional development in the sector.

This Bursary was established to honour the contributions of Harry Boothman to the parks and recreation sector. Harry was a Parks Supervisor for the City of Calgary, CPRA Board Member and long-time supporter of the organization. Harry believed in the need for actions that support the continued development of the field. Establishing this bursary, in support of Professional Development within the sector, is a tribute to Harry’s vision and dedication.

Applications will be accepted from Parks and Recreation practitioners with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and currently working full-time in the sector.

Up to two (2) bursaries, in the amount of $2,500 each, can be awarded each year.

Professional development opportunities must begin within the timeframe of April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The professional development opportunity must be completed no later than March 31, 2025. Retroactive Professional Development opportunities will not be supported.

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Download English Application Form

Download Follow-up Form

All applications should be submitted by mail to:

CPRA Harry Boothman Bursary
1180 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2M5
Or, electronically to: mjay@cpra.ca

Meet the Harry Boothman Bursary Recipients