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.

Benefits
Each award winner receives a framed certificate presented at the World Leisure Congress.
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Criteria for Selection
General requirements for the World Leisure Distinguished Service Award are as follows:
1) significant and noteworthy contributions to advancing the work of the World Leisure Organization:
2) demonstrated leadership to the organization as reflected in major leadership roles; and/or
3) evidence of continuous and sustained involvement in the World Leisure Organization.
Selection Procedures
The World Leisure Distinguished Service Award nominees will be evaluated on
1) their contribution to the World Leisure Organization;
2) successful execution of leadership responsibilities; and
3) 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