The World Leisure Distinguished Service Award seeks to acknowledge individuals who have contributed in a significant fashion through demonstrated leadership to the World Leisure Organization.
World Leisure Distinguished Service Award
Award & Benefits
- Each award winner receives a framed certificate presented at the World Leisure Congress.
APPLY FOR THE AWARD
Criteria for Selection
General requirements for the World Leisure Distinguished Service Award are as follows:
- significant and noteworthy contributions to advancing the work of the World Leisure Organization:
- demonstrated leadership to the organization as reflected in major leadership roles; and/or
- evidence of continuous and sustained involvement in the World Leisure Organization.
Selection Procedures
The World Leisure Distinguished Service Award nominees will be evaluated on
- their contribution to the World Leisure Organization;
- successful execution of leadership responsibilities; and
- evidence of continuous and sustained involvement in the organization.
Application/Award Procedures
The World Leisure Distinguished Service Award is made at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the World Leisure Organization.
WINNERS
2016 Prize-winners
Mr. Jack Agrios – 2016 LARASA World Leisure Congress, Durban
Dr. Peter Chen – 2016 LARASA World Leisure Congress, Durban
Dr. Ricardo Ricci Uvinha – 2016 LARASA World Leisure Congress, Durban
Dr. Stephen Anderson – 2016 LARASA World Leisure Congress, Durban
Mr. Andrew Williams – 2016 LARASA World Leisure Congress, Durban
2014 Prize-winners
Michael C. Dow – 2014 Mobile Bay World Leisure Congress
Dr. Roger Coles – 2014 Mobile Bay World Leisure Congress
Dr. Richard L. Hayes – 2014 Mobile Bay World Leisure Congress
Dr. André Thibault – 2014 Mobile Bay World Leisure Congress
Johanna Smith – WLO Headquarters staff contribution
Carol Bean – WLO Headquarters staff contribution
Lacey Fisher – WLO Headquarters staff contribution
2012 Prize-winners
Hangzhou People’s Municipal Government – Oriental Capital of Leisure
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