Posts by katherine@azpra.org

South Region Representative Candidate: Nick Scala Current agency and position: Town of Oro Valley – Recreation Facility Manager Number of years as an APRA Member: 10 years, since 2015 What motivates you to be a part of APRA Leadership? Over the years, I have been fortunate to receive countless opportunities for professional growth through APRA.…

South Region Representative Candidate: Aaron Sanchez Current agency and position: City of Tuscon – Recreation Superintendent  Number of years as an APRA Member: 10+ years  What motivates you to be a part of APRA Leadership? I am motivated to be part of APRA Leadership because I value building connections and supporting the growth of our…

Presidential Candidate: Brandon Washington Current agency and position: City of Casa Grande – Recreation Superintendent Number of years you’ve been an APRA Member: 5 years Previous positions with APRA: Marketing Chair (2020 – 2023) Marketing Conference Chair (2021 & 2023) Conference Committee (2021, 2023, 2025) Conference Chair 2026 Why would you like to be considered…

Presidential Candidate: Dawnee Moreno Current agency and position: City of Tuscon – Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Number of years as an APRA Member: I have been a member of APRA on and off for the past 20 years. I have been a more active member for the past four years.  Previous positions with APRA:…

Award Categories and Criteria Outstanding Program Awards Agencies can submit multiple submittals; however, the same program cannot win multiple categories. Aquatics Program Active Adult 50+ Program Adaptive Program Cultural Awareness Program Educational Program Sports Program Youth Enrichment Program *Community or Neighborhood Special Event *population of 25,000 or less *population of 25,001 to 100,000 *population of…