Woodridge Park District Recognized as Park Professional of the Year

The Woodridge Park District was recently awarded the “2011 Park Professional of the Year” by the Midwest Institute of Park Executives.

The award is typically given to an individual member who reflects outstanding service in the park profession; however MIPE executives felt Woodridge Park District was deserving of the award as a district because of their involvement and commitment to MIPE.

According to an MIPE board member, Woodridge Park District has the largest group attendance and is “always willing to offer a helping hand to fellow members." 

MIPE is an organization of more than 350 park and grounds professionals from the Great Lakes region. Woodridge Park District employees Mike Adams, Don Ritter, John Karesh, Glenn Hussey, Jenny Knitter, Ryan Bordewick and Chris Pollack are members of MIPE and were recognized at the Jan. 12 meeting for the “2011 Park Professional of the Year” award.

Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Woodridge Park District.