2026 Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2026 FRPA Award Winners! These awards were presented at the 2026 Annual FRPA Conference in Orlando on September 1 & 2, 2026.
To watch the presentation video associated with each award, click on the image of the award you wish to watch.
Public Relations: Campaign/Initiative
Plantation Parks and Recreation - “Bring Back the Buzz” to Plantation; Environmental Stewardship in Action
Public Relations: Electronic Media
Plantation Parks and Recreation - Nature Corner Magazine
Public Relations: Print
Palm Beach Gardens - GardensLife Brochure Redesign
Innovative Programming: Environmental
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and University of Florida_IFAS Extension Sarasota County - Agents of Discovery
Innovative Programming: Economic Impact
Palm Beach Gardens Recreation - Real Madrid Team Base Camp
Innovative Programming: Community Building
Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources - Pages in the Park
Innovative Programming: Health
Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - Talk Space Support Group
Volunteer Service: Individual
John Jamie Jansen - Fort Walton Beach Cultural Services
Volunteer Service: Group
Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve - Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources
Excellence in Sports Tourism: Small
Charlotte County Community Services
Excellence in Sports Tourism: Large
Clearwater Parks and Recreation
Golden Shovel: Group
Gardens North County District Park Crew - Palm Beach Gardens
Golden Shovel: Individual
Michael Ambrosio - Plantation Parks and Recreation
Corporate Support
Miami Marlins Youth Academy
Rising Star
Alyssa Henriquez
Lifetime Member Award
Terri Messler