Cleveland Metroparks received awards in six categories this week at the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association's (OPRA) conference and trade show in Sandusky, Ohio. The OPRA Awards of Excellence recognize candidates in 17 categories ranging from sports to capital improvement projects to natural resources and conservation. This past year, first, second and third place awards were selected from more than 100 submissions by organizations statewide.Cleveland Metroparks received awards in the following categories:FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
OUTSTANDING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
OPRA is dedicated to position parks and recreation, professionals and citizen advocates for success through effective networking, professional development, communications and advocacy. Cleveland Metroparks is honored to have been recognized in Ohio; a state known as a trendsetter in the nation in regards to parks and recreation.
MEDIA CONTACTS:SUE ALLEN - 216-635-3338,sja@clevelandmetroparks.comSTEPHANIE WINGET - 215-635-3274,sew@clevelandmetroparks.com