Ashburn, Va. (June 20, 2016) — For the third year in a row, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Washington Post. In its third annual survey, The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces list spotlights private, public, nonprofit and government agencies with the highest ratings from their employees in a survey conducted by Workplace Dynamics.
Based in Loudoun County, Va., NRPA is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks, recreation and conservation nationwide. The award-winning association employs 60 full-time professionals that specialize in operations; conferences; conservation; membership and professional development; research; finance; marketing and communications; publishing; partner and business development; and public policy. NRPA staff is dedicated to providing support to the association’s 50,000+ members.
“We are extremely proud to achieve this esteemed honor for the third year in a row,” said Barbara Tulipane, NRPA President and CEO. “Carrying the distinction of ‘Top Workplace’ allows us to retain exceptional employees and attract new talent, setting us apart from other employers in the Greater Washington area.”
A total of 150 companies were awarded at a celebration on Thursday, June 16 at The Washington Post. In addition, NRPA was featured in a special section of The Washington Post on Sunday, June 19.
To learn more about the NRPA, visit www.nrpa.org.
About The National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 50,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.
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