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2019 Colorado Parks & Recreation Association Awards Recognition
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Summary and Background Information:
The Commerce City Parks, Recreation & Golf Department received two (2) awards at the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association's Annual Conference on October 10, 2019:
Columbine Award for New Facility Design for the Bison Ridge Recreation Center
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association Fellow Award - Tony Jaramillo
The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Fellow Award highlights individuals who exemplify leadership, inspiration and noteworthy contributions to the park and recreation profession. It is the highest honor one can receive as a CPRA Parks & Recreation Professional. It is a pleasure to announce that Tony Jaramillo, PRG Capital Projects Manager is the 2019 CPRA Fellow Award winner.
Tony is a dedicated park and recreation professional working in the field since 1992. He has been active in the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) over the past 19 years. He began his notable career with the City of Commerce City as a Park Maintenance Worker in 1992 after transferring into Parks from the Public Works Department. His career in Commerce City advanced when he accepted the position of Parks Supervisor. He continued his progression when he accepted the role of Parks Superintendent where he used his experience and leadership skills to oversee the Parks Division for 5 years. In 2005, Tony took on the role of Parks, Recreation & Golf Capital Projects Manager with the City of Commerce City. Tony has managed and overseen hundreds of capital repair and replacement projects including new playground structures throughout the City as well as at least 7 new parks, a variety of trails, open space and building grounds for new city structures such as the Civic Center, Bison Ridge and Eagle Pointe Recreation Centers and the Conter Heritage and Culture Center. He continues to grow and inspire adapting to ongoing change in an organizatio...
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