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Awards and Recognition

20232022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 - 1989

 

Since its founding in 1934, the Park District has been a forward-looking agency. We are continually evaluating and adapting to changing landscapes to protect our parklands and to stay relevant to the communities we serve. We are committed to excellence and accountability within our agency. We partner strategically with agencies, community organizations, and businesses to leverage our collective resources and knowledge for the greatest impact.

Over the years, the Park District has been recognized by peers, credentialing authorities and accrediting organizations for our leadership in financial management, public safety service, land preservation, land use planning, innovation in interpretive programming, community services, health and wellness initiatives and programs, and communications.

We are especially proud to have received recurring awards and recognition for the following:

  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Winner from 2005 to 2023 for our comprehensive budget documents that meet program criteria as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan, and a communications device.
  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from 2000 to 2021 for our comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.
  • Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA): Law Enforcement Accreditation in 2010. Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation in 2013 and 2020; with Excellence in 2016. The accreditation recognizes our Police Department for excellence in public safety services, professional law enforcement, and management.

Below are awards and recognition that our Park District, Board of Directors, and staff received over the years.

2023

 

2022

 

  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: East Bay Regional Park District 
  • National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO), Outstanding Achievement in Parks and Recreation Facility Award: Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay, Fremont
  • American Planning Association Northern California (APA), Award of Excellence in Innovation in Green Community Planning: San Francisco Bay Trail Risk Assessment and Adaptation Prioritization Plan (RAAPP)  
  • California Trails & Greenways (CTG), Merit Award for PlanningSan Francisco Bay Trail Risk Assessment and Adaptation Prioritization Plan (RAAPP)
  • California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD), Awards of Distinction for:
    • Outstanding New Facility: Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay, Fremont
    • Outstanding Board Member: Director Ayn Wieskamp
    • Outstanding Volunteers: Ned MacKay and Carl La Rue (Volunteer Trail Safety Patrol)
  • Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP), Distinguished Service Award: Director Ayn Wieskamp
  • American Horticultural Society (AHS), Great American Gardeners Awards, Liberty Hyde Bailey Award: Botanic Garden Manager Bart O’Brien
  • California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS), District 3
    Outstanding JEDI Impact Award recognizing EBRPD policies on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; staff implicit bias training; naming of Thurgood Marshall Regional Park District, Home of Port Chicago 50, establishing Juneteenth as a holiday; UN international Day of Peace; survey and listening sessions; numerous programs promoting and putting into practice JEDI principles.
    Outstanding Park Award for Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay, Fremont
  • National Association for Interpretation (NAI), Special Award: Regional Interpretive and Recreation Services Manager Ira Bletz 
  • National Association for Interpretation (NAI), Region 9 Sierra Pacific
    • ​Master Interpretive Manager Award: Regional Interpretive and Recreation Services Manager Ira Bletz
    • ​Outstanding Interpretive Volunteer: Ed Valenzuela

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2007-1989

  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
    Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: East Bay Regional Park District (2007) 
    Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: East Bay Regional Park District (2006) 
    Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: East Bay Regional Park District (2005)
  • National Association for Interpretation (NAI): Master Frontline Interpreter Award: Naturalist Linda Yemoto (2005)
  • Save Mount Diablo (SMD): Mountain Saver Award for Lifetime Achievement: Assistant General Manager, Land Acquisition Robert E. Doyle (2002)
  • Save Mount Diablo (SMD): Mountain Star Award for Stewardship: Park Supervisor Black Diamond Mines Roger Epperson (2002)
  • California Trails & Greenways (CTG)​, Lifetime Professional Award: Steve Fiala (2001)
  • California Trails & Greenways (CTG)​, Trail Program Merit Award (1998)
  • National Association for Interpretation (NAI), NAI Fellow Award: Chief Naturalist Ron Russo (1989)

 

The Radke Championing Advocacy Award

The Radke Championing Advocacy Award is awarded by the Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation to an advocacy champion who advances state or federal support for the East Bay Regional Park District.

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