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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…

Award Categories Media Award Natural Resources Award *Facility Awards *Population Categories: 25,000 or Less 25,001 – 100,000 100,001 or More Outstanding Public Official Award Park Professional Award Young Professional Award Outstanding Professional Award Partnership Award Lifetime Achievement Award Volunteer of the Year Award Outstanding Program Awards The same criteria form is used for the below…