
Join Partners for Parks as we celebrate our sponsors and recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to promoting and enhancing the parks, greenways, open spaces, active play, and recreational opportunities within our community!
This year we are celebrating the following Award Winners:
Partners for Parks welcomes you to join us for our 2019 Annual Awards and Sponsor Celebration.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $50 per person or complimentary with Annual Sponsorship
Cordelia Park, 600 E. 24th Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Purchase Tickets: https://partnersforparks2018.eventbrite.com
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
Consider being an Annual Sponsor TodayFor more details & to become an Annual Sponsor, please visit partnersforparks.org/sponsor
- 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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