The American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) is hosting its 2026 Annual Awards Dinner in Philadelphia, PA, on September 30, 2026.
Get Your 2026 Annual Awards Dinner Tickets Today!
Table Host
New in 2026! Become an Annual Awards Dinner Table Host for a reserved table (10 seats) at the dinner, name recognition and a full-page ad (Summit Tier) in the Apex Ascent Program Book.
Apex Ascent Ad Book
To celebrate our year’s momentous climb to the Apex Ascent, AAPRA will publish the souvenir Apex Ascent Program Book for the annual dinner.
Kindly consider supporting the event by placing an advertisement or submitting a letter of salutation or congratulations for inclusion in the program book. Advertising opportunities are available at three levels:
- Summit Tier (Premium, Full page, 5.5” W x 8.5” H) - $500
- Trailblazer Tier (Standard, Half page, 5.5” W x 4.25” H) – $250
- Basecamp Tier (Basic, Quarter Page, Vertical, 2.75” W x 4.25” H) – $125
Artwork Requirements:
- Full Bleeds Allowed
- Resolution 300 dpi minimum.
- All artwork should be supplied at the exact ad size.
- Preferred format – PDF, JPG, or PNG.
- CMYK preferred; RGB accepted.
- Fonts embedded or converted to outlines.
- Camera-read artwork only.
- Convert all fonts to outlines or embed fonts when creating PDF’s.
- Advertisers are responsible for proofreading all submitted content
All advertisements must be submitted no later than September 4, 2026 to info@aapra.org. Please note that all table sponsors and Apex Ascent Ad book advertisers will be listed in the program book.
Promote Your Organization in the Apex Ascent Program Book Today!
Reach attendees and demonstrate your support by purchasing an advertisement or submitting a message of congratulations in the program book
Thank you to Landscapes Structures, our 2026 Annual Awards Dinner sponsor.
Together, We Climb.
Together, We Succeed.
2025-2026 AAPRA Board of Directors
Elizabeth S. Kessler, MBA, CPRE, President
Jodie Adams, CPRP, PTR, PPR, President-Elect
Cindie Sullivan, CPRP, Past President
Michael J. Kalvort, CPRE, Treasurer
Stacey Laird Dicke, CPRP, Secretary
Stacie Anaya, CPRE
Mike Clark, CPRP
Darrell Crittendon, CPRP
Deb Jordan, Re.D.
Bernita Reese, CPRP
Dina Trunzo, CTRS
Awards Dinner Planning Task Force
Bernita Reese, CPRP, Chair
Kimberly Garrett, CPRP
Roslyn Johnson, CPRP
Michael Kies, CPRE
Meredith A. Lawrence, CPRP, Former Extern (2022)
Elizabeth S. Kessler, CPRE
Jodie Adams, CPRP, PTR, PPR
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