Some of the 2008 Scholarship Recipients. Over $29,000 in scholarships was awarded to deserving students.

Public Official~Senator Yvonne Wilson, District 9, Kansas City.

Support Staff Award~Dennis Green, (L), Wentzville.

Presented by Mary Jo Dessieux.

Retirement Service Award~Randy Vessell, (L), University of Missouri. Presented by Susan Trautman.

Citation Award~Robert Smith, (L), Raytown Park Board President.

Presented by Kevin Boji.

Fellow Award~Linda Bruer, (L), Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Ballwin. Presented by Teresa Proebsting.

Aquatic Outstanding New Professional~Marc Baker, (L), Aquatics Recreation Coordinator, Springfield. Presented by Kate Plank.

Aquatic Distinguished Service~Bert Forde, (R),

President of Midwest Pool Management. Presented by Jason Valvero.

MTRS Citation~Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation.

From Left: Presenter Craig Strohbeck, Sheri Davis, Amy Bullard and Brad Stulce.

PNRMS District Service Award~Steve Saitta, (L). Presented by Mike Griggs.

Municipal Outstanding New Professional~Eve Rioux, (L).

Presented by Joe Snook.

Municipal Outstanding Program~Columbia Parks and Recreation. Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound. Presented to Gary Ristow, (L), and Erin Carillo.

Municipal Outstanding Program~Hills of Thrills Soapbox Race, Wentzville Parks and Recreation.

Municipal Activity Guide~City of O’Fallon. Craig Feldt, (L).

Presented by Erika Coffman.

Municipal Outstanding Volunteer~John and Bonnie Lorenz.

Presented by Kyra Kaltenbronn, (R).

Some of the 2008 Scholarship Recipients. Over $29,000 in scholarships was awarded to deserving students.

Musco Give Back Award~Sylvan Springs Skate Park, St. Louis County Parks Dept. Pictured from L: Andy Miller, Steve McDaniel, Chris Ludwig, Pat Cotter.

Citation Award~Jim Bastian, (R), Chairman.

Presented by Linda Bruer.

Citation Award~Gene Gamber, (R), Lee’s Summit Senior Board Member.

Presented by Garey Reeves.

Citation Award~Steve Rhoades, (R), MetroGreen Coordinator.

Presented by Foster Paulette.

Citation Award~Office of Volunteer Services, City of Columbia.

Pictured from Left: Leigh Britt, Mike Hood and Debra Harden.

Non-Profit Citation~Lee’s Summit Fire Fighter’s Local 2195.

Presented by Tom Lovell, (L), to Capt. Dan Manley,

President of Fire Fighters Local 2195.