Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District wins two SDA awards

Ross Blackmer wins the Manager of the Year Award from the Special District Association of Colorado for 2015.

By Bess Loveless. communications and community outreach coordinator

Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District

The Special District Association of Colorado (SDA) is a statewide membership organization created in 1975 to serve the interests of the special district form of local government in Colorado. Special districts fill a vital role in providing many of the basic services and public needs of the people of Colorado. Each year the SDA honors special districts that stand out from the rest. This year's big winner is Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District. The district has been selected for two primary awards. The Collaboration Award, which honors those districts who have collaborated effectively and efficiently with other entities, and the Manager of the Year Award.

Many managers, executive directors, and fire chiefs of special districts have made outstanding contributions to their district and community. This year's winner, Executive Director Ross Blackmer, has been chosen for his outstanding commitment and vision to the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District.

"I am honored to receive this award but I could not have done any of it without my outstanding team." Blackmer commented, "The Collaboration Award recognizes the efforts with the three communities we serve, Dacono, Firestone and Frederick. Our mission is to Engage Community, Enhance Life and Encourage Play by serving the recreation needs of our local community, and for this I am very proud."

The award presentation will be showcased at the SDA Annual Conference, Sept. 23-25, 2015, in Keystone. The Manager of the Year Award recipient will be highlighted in an Awards Video and awards will be presented to the winners at the awards luncheon Friday, Sept. 25.

For more information about SDA, please visit www.sdaco.org. For more information about the award winning Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District, please visit www.cvprd.com.