City Of Douglasville: Douglasville Parks And Recreation's John Penn Name To Top 30 Under 30

Douglasville GA

21 January, 2022

6:26 PM

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Press release from City of Douglasville: 01/20/2022 4:19 PM Douglasville Parks & Recreation Athletic Program Manager John Penn has been named one of the National Recreation and Parks Association's (NRPA) "Top 30 Under 30" for 2022. This recognition program is a joint effort by the Young Professional Network (YPN) and Parks & Recreation magazine to recognize 30 of the top young professionals whose work and contributions have made a lasting difference in their communities. More than 100 nominations were received, forming a diverse group of nominees from 27 different states.  See John's profile in the magazine. "Since joining Douglasville Parks and Recreation, John has gone above and beyond to ensure the quality of excellence throughout our department. John is a true champion for parks and we are proud to have him on our team," stated Douglasville Parks & Recreation Director Chris Bass. About the National Recreation and Park Association The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates — the catalysts for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.  This press release was produced by City of Douglasville. The views expressed here are the author's own.