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OPRA 2007 Awards of Excellence

Each year OPRA showcases Ohio's best in the parks and recreation field by honoring individuals, programs and projects that make a lasting impact on the health, well being and vibrancy of our communities.

These awards recognize the outstanding achievements and extraordinary commitments of park and recreation professionals and agencies in providing services and programs.

Lake Metroparks submitted ten award nominations, resulting in the following awards:

SUPERIOR (1st place)

Lights, Camera, Action
Category 16 ­ Special Population Programs and Events

Volunteer Companion Dog
Category 17 – Law Enforcement Award

Hallefarm Permanent Exhibit & Self-Guided Trail
Category 23 – Management Innovation/Special Project Award

OUTSTANDING (2nd place)

Erie Shores Golf Course
Category 7 – Facility Award $1,000,001-$5,000,000

Super Stars
Category 10 – Preschool Programs and Events Ages 0-5

Natural Resource Inventory
Category 18 – Natural Resources Award

MERITORIOUS (3rd place)

A Truly Interactive Partnership
Category 12 – Teen Programs and Events Ages 12-18

Wild Times Newsletter
Category 20 – Marketing Print Publication or Materials

HONORABLE MENTION

School Gardens
Category 11 – Youth Programs and Events Ages 6-11

Improvements to lakemetroparks.com
Category 19 – Marketing New Media/Electronic Media