Don Clements awarded ORPA David E. Clark Professional Honor Award

Congratulations to our superintendent Don Clements for receiving the David E. Clark Professional Honor Award. This is the highest award for professional achievement at the 2017 Oregon Recreation & Park Association (ORPA) annual conference on Nov. 14.

Named in honor of the late David E Clark, longtime leader in Oregon parks and recreation, the David E. Clark Professional Honor Award is the highest recognition ORPA can bestow. The award is presented to an ORPA member park and recreation professional who has demonstrated leadership, inspiration to others, and has made noteworthy and special contributions over a period of time to the recreation and park profession. The nominee has a proven record of service to the community and providing voluntary service on behalf of Parks & Recreation. Nominees must have been active in the field a minimum of 15 years, have maintained a high level of professional integrity and have been a member of ORPA for at least 10 years.