🎧 The Foundation: A Park’s People Podcast – Special Episode 🌳🏆 Lehman Awards 2024

Welcome to a special episode of The Foundation: A Park’s People Podcast. This one’s a little different from our usual deep dives! In this special recording, we take you behind the scenes of the Lehman Awards 2024, celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact among park foundations across the U.S.

Join us as we share the highlights from the Lehman Awards breakfast, where industry leaders gathered to honor creative projects, discuss strategic partnerships, and explore the role of foundations in strengthening communities through public parks and recreation.

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Keynote Address 🗣️ by Ron Layman, a founding member of NAPF, reflecting on the organization’s 10-year journey and its mission to bridge public services and private philanthropy.
• Panel Discussions 👥 featuring:
• Amy Lewandowski 🏞 from Arlington Heights Park District, on using park foundations to build inclusive public spaces.
• Matt Rosebrock 🏕, Vice-Chair of NAPF, on aligning missions and partnerships to fund meaningful community programs.
• Tim Hurd 💡, CEO of Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, on developing a statewide foundation and maximizing grants.
• Award Ceremony 🏅 celebrating outstanding park initiatives, including:
• Somerville Parks Foundation 🎤 – Karaoke fundraiser for green spaces.
• One Arroyo Parks Foundation 🌄 – Restoring trails and reopening historic bridges in Pasadena.
• Charleston Parks Conservancy 🧸 – Hosting the annual Teddy Bear Picnic to engage families and promote environmental education.

Upcoming Opportunity – October 22:

Interested in launching or advancing a park foundation? Check out our upcoming training course, “Establishing and Advancing a Park Foundation.” Visit the-napf.org/events for details!

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