Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department's Award Winning Year

Staff Report

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department (APRCRD) is proud to be an award-winning member of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA). GRPA is a state association that promotes the importance of community recreational programming and parks throughout the state.

On November 5, Lauren Ham, Special Populations Coordinator, was named the GRPA Senior Section Distinguished Professional for her work with the senior citizens in Acworth. APRCRD’s Senior Chair Yoga Class was also awarded GRPA Senior Section Outstanding Program! Mrs. Ham has been with the department since 2009 and has been steadily increasing the number of classes and day trips offered each year. In 2015 the first ever overnight senior trip to Savannah will be offered!

On October 25, Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department was awarded the GRPA Fifth District Class “A” Agency of the Year. They also received the GRPA Innovative Program of the Year Award for the Mother-Son Camp Out that took place for the first time this past September. Clem Freeman, Parks Foreman, was awarded the GRPA Fifth District Outstanding Facility and Grounds Maintenance Staff Member of the Year. Mr. Freeman has been with the department since 2011 and was recently promoted from a Full Time Maintenance to the Parks Foreman position.

The department was also a District 1 nominee for the Cobb County Creating Community Award.

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is proud of the staff working to make this department the best it can possibly be and is excited to see what the future will hold for the City of Acworth!