Volunteers Honored By Maryland Recreation & Parks Association

Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism Volunteers Honored by Maryland Recreation & Parks Association

(Salisbury, MD) Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism is pleased to announce that the Westside Lions Club and Photographer Steve Oppel were honored for their volunteer work with the county by the Maryland Recreation & Parks Association (MRPA). An awards ceremony was held during the MRPA Annual Conference, which took place in Ocean City April 15-17 and brought together recreation, parks and leisure professionals from throughout the state of Maryland.

The Westside Lions received the MRPA Group/Organization Award, which is given to an organization within the state of Maryland that has contributed outstanding service to the parks, recreation and leisure profession. The Westside Lions Club was nominated for this award by the staff of Wicomico Recreation, Parks and Tourism for the assistance they’ve provided to the Westside Community Center. Operated by a local advisory council, the Westside Community Center provides recreational, social and educational programs to the Nanticoke, Bivalve, Tyaskin, Whitehaven and Quantico communities. The Westside Lions Club has dedicated time, money and hands-on resources to benefit those that use the community center.

Photographer Steve Oppel was the recipient of the MRPA’s Agency Volunteer Award, which recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding service to a public or private park, recreation, and leisure service agency within the state. Oppel, a talented photographer and videographer has donated both time and resources to Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism by photo documenting its many events and activities. His photos have greatly enhanced the department’s photo library and served as an invaluable tool in promoting Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism’s many programs and events.

Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism greatly appreciates the work of all of its volunteers, and is proud that the Westside Lions Club and Steve Oppel were recognized by the MRPA for their dedication to the community.