RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
LONE STAR LEGACY AWARD HOLLAND LAKE PARK A designation as a Lone Star Legacy is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a park by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS). The award is given to a park that holds special prominence in the local community, associated with historic/special events and sites, home to unique natural features and distinctive design, and is at least 50 years old. Staff received the award in February 2019 at the TRAPS state conference in El Paso, TX.
RECREATION FACILITY DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD CHERRY PARK POOL RENOVATION The award is given by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS). It acknowledges evidence of originality, innovation and adaptability in the design of a project. It also recognizes cooperation between design professionals and parks/recreation professionals, along with evidence of impact on the community. Staff received the award in November 2019 at the TRAPS regional conference in Frisco, TX.
2019 U.S.TENNIS ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FACILITY, PUBLIC COURTS, SMALL TENNIS CENTERS SOLDIER SPRING PARK TENNIS COMPLEX The award is given by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) and recognizes facilities that use exact standards for construction/renovation. It also recognizes quality of court area/surface, quality of court enclosure/lighting, overall layout/adaptation to site; amenities, evidence of good green maintenance.
RECREATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD DAVID MOTE The award is given by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS). It is given to an individual responsible for exemplary advancement of the recreation and park profession, and for an outstanding contribution to the department. The individual must be a member in TRAPS for a minimum of five years with noted contribution to the organization and be supported by an endorsement letter from a manager within their agency. David received the award in November 2019 at the TRAPS regional conference in Frisco, TX.
12 ANNUAL REPORT | 2019-20
