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2026 CARPD Awards of Distinction

The image features the logo of CARPD (California Association of Recreation and Park Districts) and announces the "2026 Awards of Distinction."

The Awards of Distinction winners were announced at the CARPD Conference on May 28, 2026, in Monterey, CA. Thank you to all that took the time to send in their nominations. It was another competitive year! Congrats!

District Awards

Outstanding New Facility:

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District - Ashland Roots Center

Cosumnes Community Services District - CORE Recreation Center

Outstanding Renovated Facility(Large District)​: 

Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District - Jurupa Community Center

Outstanding Renovated Facility(Small District)​: 

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District - Village Park

Outstanding Activity/Program/Special Event(Large District):

Cordova Recreation and Park District - Cupcake Community Memorial

Outstanding Activity/Program/Special Event(Small District):

West Side Recreation and Park District - Full STEAM Ahead Summer Program

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District - Forward Ever, Backward Never

Outstanding Innovation:

Paradise Recreation and Park District - Connecting Neighbors-to-Neighbors

Enviromental Excellence:

Conejo Recreation and Park District - Water Conservation Plan

Southgate Recreation and Park District - EV Solar, Photovoltaic Panels & Technology

Individual Awards

Outstanding District Employee:

Charmayne Monday - Arden Manor Recreation and Park District

Outstanding General Manager:

Gabriel Lanusse - Greater Vallejo Recreation District

Outstanding Board Member:

George Galt - Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District

CARPD President's Award:

Dan Hughes - Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District

Jim Meredith Award:

Dennis Waespi - East Bay Regional Park District

Community Awards

Outstanding Community Organization/Partner

Archives Volunteers - East Bay Recreation and Park District

Elk Grove Lion's Club - Cosumnes Community Services District

Kiwanis Club - Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District

Paradise Community Center Board of Directors - Paradise Recreation and Park District

Outstanding Volunteers

Barbara Henderson - Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District

Kerry Bates Redler - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

Maggie Clark - East Bay Recreation and Park District

Melinda Michaels - Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District

CARPD Community Landmark:

Conejo Community Park - Conejo Recreation and Park District

North Shore Beach & Yacht Club - Desert Recreation District

 

 

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