Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30
REGISTRATION OPENS:
Tuesday, September 29 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Fillmore, Punchline and Brooklyn Bowl
29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Wednesday, September 30 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
300-Level Grand Ballroom
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the most inspirational people and programs by presenting 2026 Hall of Fame Induction, Innovation Awards and Spotlight Awards. The newly CAPRA-accredited and re-accredited park and recreation agencies, certified professionals, Young Professional Fellows, and Diversity and Student Scholarship recipients also will be recognized. There will be a cash bar reception immediately after the ceremony so you can celebrate and network with your peers.
Wednesday, September 30 | 7 – 8 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
300-Level Grand Ballroom
The reception will immediately follow the Best of the Best Ceremony.
Thursday, October 1 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
1200 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
The Ethnic Minority Society Awards Luncheon is an annual luncheon which recognizes the different experiences of the park and recreation profession, and provides an opportunity to network and learn more about the organization.
To sign up for the ticketed events, please make your selection during the conference registration process. If you already have registered for the conference, you can add the event to your current order by logging in to the registration site and modifying your registration.