2024 CARPD Awards of Distinction
The Awards of Distinction winners were announced at the CARPD Conference on May 23, 2024, in Santa Rosa, 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:
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District - Friendship Field
Outstanding Renovated Facility (Large District):
East Bay Regional Park District - Roberts Pool Complex
Outstanding Renovated Facility (Small District):
Ambrose Recreation and Park District - Anuta Park
Outstanding Activity/Program/Special Event:
El Dorado Hill Community Services District - Kids TRY-athalon: Swim, Bike, Run/Roll
Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District - OLDlympics
Outstanding Innovation:
Jurupa Community Services District - Students & Seniors
Individual Awards
Outstanding District Employee:
Keri Price - Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District
Outstanding General Manager:
Patrick Larkin - Cordova Recreation and Park District
Outstanding Board Member:
David Furst - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
Jim Meredith Award of Excellence:
Lindsay Woods
Community Awards
Outstanding Community Organization/Partner:
Rosemont Community Foundation - supporting Cordova Recreation and Park District
Outstanding Volunteer:
Jeremy Cullifer - Arden Manor Recreation and Park District
Priscilla O'Meara - East Bay Regional Park District
Waldo Gabaldon - Jurupa Community Services District
Aruna Pandurangan - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District
Eva Arambula - Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District
CARPD Community Landmark:
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District - Japanese Gardens
2024 CARPD President's Award
The 2024 CARPD President’s Award is a celebration of excellence in the field of recreation and park management. This year’s distinguished recipient is the Conejo Recreation and Park District, recognized for their exceptional contribution through the Healing Garden at Conejo Creek North Park. The Healing Garden proves that Parks and Recreation can be so much more than just fun and games. The Healing Garden stands as a testament to resilience, compassion, and community spirit. Conceived in the wake of the tragic Borderline shooting incident on November 7, 2018, where 12 lives were lost and 248 survivors endured, this serene oasis serves as a space for contemplation, meditation, and prayer. It symbolizes hope, healing, and unity—a place where grief transforms into solace, and where the strength of the human spirit prevails. The Healing Garden at Conejo Creek North Park exemplifies the power of collaboration, compassion, and resilience.
Congratulations to the Conejo Recreation and Park District for this remarkable achievement!
