MURDOCK — Charlotte County Community Services won several national awards for excellence in parks, recreation, libraries, and community programming, this week, the county announced Friday.
The total county was 27 awards, including two National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials Awards and 25 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties, and
NACPRO awarded Lake Betty Park with the Developed Recreation Parks & Facilities Class II Award.
The award recognizes outstanding design, development, and operation of active parks that include built recreation amenities such as sports fields, playgrounds, courts, and other facilities intended for higher-intensity recreational use.
Lake Betty Park features new playgrounds, a ninja-warrior course, multiple pavilions and walking paths for accessible connectivity to all amenities.
In addition, NACPRO awarded the Planning Initiative Award to the Community Inventory Project.
The primary objective of the project was to identify and document programs offered both within and surrounding the community, including those provided by governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, private entities, and educational institutions.
The completed inventory serves as a centralized planning resource that allows for a comprehensive understanding of the existing service landscape.
Charlotte County Community Services also received 25 NACo Achievement Awards recognizing the following programs:
Inspiring Youth Through Service and LeadershipYouth Basketball LeaguesTiny PicassosStudy HallStock Market ClubStride and StretchMentorship Program ProjectIntro to Pickleball Jr.Fall into Tringali: Community Reopening CelebrationEMPOWER HER Girls ClubCommunity Pickleball Events at Tringali ParkCommunity Inventory ProjectBrickit Scan It Build ItActiveNet Focus GroupActiveNet Email Tool UtilizationWinter of Our DiscontentTrain ‘Em Card ClubTiny TotsRock the Stacks Guitar ProgramMonster ScientistsLaw @ The Library ProgramMemory CaféIn the LoopBicycle Safety DayAdvice for Your Device
“These awards reflect the dedication, creativity, and hard work of our entire team in Community Services,” said Tommy Scott, the county’s Community Services Director in an email.
“Every day, our team members work together to provide meaningful programs and services that enhance quality of life for those who live, work and play in Charlotte County,” he said.
The National Association of Counties Achievement Awards recognize innovative county government programs that strengthen services for residents and improve the quality of life in communities across the country.
The National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials Awards recognize excellence in parks and recreation planning, development, operations and programming.
For more information, visit: www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov.