The Agency Showcase Competition winners will be announced at the annual conference at both the Friday Awards Luncheon and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Business Meeting (Fri @ 5pm). Nominated pieces will be on display near conference registration and the Silent Auction area so stop by and view the great creative work done by IPRA professionals.

When you first get to the Hyatt Regency Chicago and receive your attendee bag you’ll find a People’s Choice Award ballot. This is the first year that attendees of the annual conference can vote for their favorite creative marketing pieces. Ballots must be returned to the blue box at the Silent Auction booth by Saturday at 11am. Winners of the People’s Choice Award will be announced later that night at Dave & Busters.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the competition this year. The marketing work done by park and recreation professionals has significantly gotten better and it shows. Participation in the Agency Showcase has also grown and the increased recognition (1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners announced this year) will only help expand the competition.

Good luck to you all.