The Town of Ogden Parks and Recreation Department was honored with two awards at the annual Genesee Valley Recreation and Parks Society (GVRPS) Conference and Awards Banquet on November 21. GVRPS is the local chapter of the New York State Recreation and Park Society and is comprised of Recreation and Park professionals from Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties.
Nick Berlin was presented with the “Young Professional Award.” This award “recognizes excellence by a young professional having less than five years’ experience in the field of recreation, parks, conservation and/or leisure services. Individual should excel in leadership, professionalism, and the promotion of the leisure field.” Berlin has been Recreation Supervisor with the department since February, 2011. He is responsible for the planning and promotion of seasonal programs and special events.
The Town was also honored with the “Outstanding Facility Award” for the design and development of Boetcher Lodge. This is awarded to “a governmental agency or organization that has shown outstanding and unique achievement in parks and recreation facility design and development.” Boetcher Lodge reopened in January, 2014 after an arson fire destroyed the original building.
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