The 2013 John H. “Jack” Snyder
Community Service Award
Established 11/16/2005
About the award
The John H. “Jack” Snyder
Community Service Award
recognizes agencies and
organizations that provide
outstanding new and innovative
recreation and park services to
persons with disabilities.
The purpose of the award is to
recognize those organizations that are
providing high quality services and
to encourage others to follow these examples. Advocating for the provision of recreation
and park services to all citizens of the Commonwealth including those with special needs
is a high priority for the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society.
The award is given annually at the Annual PRPS State Conference and includes a
scholarship for a staff member involved with the recreation programs to attend the annual
conference.
The major portion of the funding for this award is provided by a special fund established
for this purpose by Jack Snyder.
About Jack Snyder
This award honors John H. “Jack” Snyder who spent a lifetime advocating for the rights
and services for persons with disabilities. He served as the Governor’s Advocate for the
Physically Handicapped under Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp. He was a cofounder of the Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Institute and encouraged a team of
other advocates and professionals. He served as President of the PA Therapeutic
Recreation Society and as the President of the PA Recreation and Park Society, and used
these offices to further the cause of persons with disabilities.
Even through his retirement years, he returned often to the Annual PA Therapeutic
Recreation Institute to share his thoughts and insights with younger professionals. This
award will carry on Jack’s legacy of advocacy.
Criteria for the award
1. A recreation and park agency or organization or other community based
organization that provides high quality recreation services to persons with disabilities on
an ongoing basis.
2. Recreation and park services may include a recreation program, a recreation
facility such as a swimming pool, or a park area adapted for special needs.
3. The organization must document that the program or facility is utilized by
persons with disabilities, and receives good reviews through an evaluation process.
4. The program or facility being included for the award must be new within the
last five years. Additionally, programs and facilities that provide innovative approaches
to the provision of services will receive preference in the award selection process.
5. Programs must be conducted in facilities that are handicapped accessible.
Application process
2013 Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013
2013 Award decision by Friday, Marcy 15, 2013
Award presentation
The 2013 presentation of the award will be made at the at the annual PRPS State
Conference in Hershey on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The recipient organization will be invited to send a staff member who works with the
recreation services to attend the conference on the conference scholarship which will
cover registration, meals, and lodging.
A description of the award winning program or facility will be distributed during the
Awards Banquet. The winning organization will be invited to set-up an educational
display during the State Conference to further educate others about the program or
facility.
Photographs and details of the award will be published annually in the PRPS magazine,
Pennsylvania Recreation & Parks.
Application for the 2013 John H. “Jack” Snyder Community Service Award
Date: ______________________
Name of Agency or Organization: ____________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Telephone:
_____________________________
Name of Program or Service: ______________________________________________
Date Program or Service was established: _____________________________________
Narrative – Please attach a description of the program or service and how it is used by
persons with disabilities. Photos may be included.
Attach an explanation of how the program or service is evaluated by participants and
staff.
Person submitting the nomination:
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: (if different from above):
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: ___________________________________________
Deadline:
Friday, March 15, 2013
Mail to:
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
2131 Sandy Drive
State College PA 16803-2283
Fax: (814) 234-5276
Email: kburke@prps.org