Parks, Recreation & Tourism Awards

In recent years, Roanoke County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has annually received state recognition for its prorgams, promotional efforts, facilities and professional staff. Below are the most recent honors earned by the department.

• 2019 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award (PDF)
• 2017 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award (PDF)
• VML Innovation Award for Economic Development/Explore Park Adventure Plan
• 2016 VRPS Award
  Outstanding New Professional - Maureen Wilson
• Roanoke County Accepts Leadership Award (PDF) from Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission honoring efforts made by our region to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. (May 25, 2015)
• 2015 VRPS Awards
  Outstanding New Professional - Linday Blankenship (Webb)
  Best Promotional Effort - Traditional
  Best Promotional Effort - Specialty
• 2014 Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) Awards (PDF)
  Best New Special Event - Roanoke Zombie 5,000
  Best New Environmental Sustainability - The World Is Not Your Ashtray Campaign
  Best Promotional Effort (Specialty) - Green Ridge Fun, Family, Fitness TV Ad
  Best Promotional Effort (Traditional) - Facility Rental Guide
• 2012 VRPS Awards (PDF)Distinguished Volunteer Service
  Best Promotional Efforts
  Best New Facility
  Outstanding New Professional
• 2011 VRPS Awards (PDF)
  Distinguished Service
  Best Promotional Effort
• 2010 VRPS Awards (PDF)
  Best New Facility
  Best Promotional Efforts
  Best New Program
  Best New Special Event

Virginia Recreation & Park Society (VRPS)

The Virginia Recreation and Park Society is a private, non-profit professional organization, founded in 1953 and incorporated in 1956. Its purpose is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, parks and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia, into one body.