
- Brad Davis Lifetime Achievement award: Riley Fields, Carolina Panthers
- Joe Cogdell volunteer recognition award: Elaine Powell, former Chair of Mecklenburg County Park Commission
- Non-Profit Organization award: NC Wildlife Great Outdoors University: Mary Bures
- Corporate recognition award: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Project Recognition award: First Ward Park, Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

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