(L to R) Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Donna Tilsner, Nicole White, and Carla Kress
Eden Prairie is well know for its exceptional park system and its exceptional parks & Rec staff. This photo was taken at a recent City Council meeting when representatives of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) presented its annual Dorthea Nelson Award for 2003 to Eden Prairie Parks & Rec staff member Carla Kress. Carla is the City’s Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator. She also coordinates the operations and activities at the Eden Prairie Senior Center.
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Assisting in the presentation were Donna Tilsner, representing the MRPA, and Nicole White, who also works for the City as a Therapuetic Recreation Specialist. She and Carla developed a new Leisure Education Program for the City in 2002.
The Mayor accepted the MRPA’s 2003 Award of Excellence. The City recevied this award for the implementation of the Leisure Ed program developed by Carla and Nicole.
We’ve got a great staff here. It’s nice to see them recognized by their peers.
