Michigan Recreation and Park Association Foundation Awards 16 Scholarships to Park and Recreation Professionals Statewide

Okemos, Michigan - Today the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Foundation (MRPAF) announced the Winter Scholarship award recipients for 2010. A total of 16 continuing education scholarships were awarded to deserving park, recreation and leisure services professionals throughout the state.

Congratulations to Recipients:

Bryan Farmer, CPRP, Farmington Hills Parks and Recreation

John Corriveau, Thomas Township

Patrick Yelsik, SELCRA

Troy Stowell, CYSA, City of Lansing Parks and Recreation

Greg Grouthous, CPRP, Meridian Township Parks and Recreation

Alison Swanson, Waterford Parks and Recreation

April Heier, CPRP, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation

Teresa Yorke, CPRP, Hamtramck Recreation Department

Charles Ziesemer, CPRP, Kentwood Parks and Recreation

Bobbie Wilson, CPRP, Roseville Parks and Recreation

Amanda Miller, Port Huron Parks and Recreation

Derek Smith, CPRP, SELCRA

Robert Ryan Noel, Saline Community Education

Carly Miller, SELCRA

Frank Pizzo, CPRP, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation

Dan Sullivan, Oxford Township Parks and Recreation

The MRPA Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for education, professional development for recreation professionals, and scholarships for those intending to enter the parks and recreation profession. 

As 2010 draws to a close, please consider making a year-end donation to the MRPA Foundation. Learn more about the mission and impact of the MRPA Foundation by visiting www.mrpafoundation.org.