July 1, 2020 - Opens
September 11, 2020 - Deadline
The MPRA Conference & Expo brings together over 400 park and recreation professionals from around the state to connect and network with their peers during three exciting days of quality ediucation, professional development, and fun events. Education sessions allow attendees to learn from top inspirational speakers within the profession on a wide rage of topics. The expo hall features nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing their many products and services.
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MPRA formally invites you to join us in February 2021 at the Holiday Inn Expo Center in Columbia, MO!
The 2021 MPRA Conference will offer many great sponsorship opportunities to any business and group who would like to contribute. Many benefits will come with a sponsorship as well as allowing your business to be seen by hundreds of parks and recreation professionals!
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Conference sponsorship opportunities will open
August 1, 2020!​
We thank you for your support!
If you are part of the parks and recreation industry we want to invite you to join us for a week packed with educational sessions, networking, and fun!
Our four-day event includes various educational tracks and an exciting vendor expo. Also, join us for numerous networking opportunities and awards presentations throughout the week.
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Important Dates:
​November 16, 2020
Delegate Registration Opens
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January 15, 2021
Delegate Early Bird Rate Ends
February 5, 2021
Delegate Late Fee Begins
This is your chance to showcase your business to over 300 parks and recreation professionals including representatives of nearly every municipal and county parks and recreation department in the state.
Additionally, administrative personnel from all levels of public, therapeutic and commercial recreation will be present. Reserving your booth early will give you an advantage in choosing just the right space to maximize your exposure to delegates.
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Important Dates:
​November 2, 2020
Exhibitor Registration Opens for MEMBERS ONLY
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​November 16, 2020
Exhibitor Registration Opens for EVERYONE
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January 15, 2021
Early Registration Deadline
The MPRA Annual Conference & Expo is a great place for students to practice public speaking, meet future employers, and network with other students from around the state.
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Check back soon for more information on how to participate!
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Important Dates:
​November 16, 2020
Student Registration Opens
February 5, 2021
Student Registration Deadline
Applications to become a room host are coming soon but until then, check out the video below to learn more about how you can participate in the MPRA Annual Conference at little to no cost to you!
Holiday Inn Expo Center
2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW
Columbia, MO 65203
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Reservation contact details coming soon.
The group code is MPRA.
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Rate: $109.95++
Room block closes January 23, 2021.
Important Dates:
​September 1 , 2020
Award Nominations Open
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November 30, 2020
Award Nomination Deadline
MPRA Awards Codes
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Nomination Forms (Coming September 1)
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Aquatics Section Awards
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Sports Section Awards
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Park Resource Section Awards
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Region Governance Awards
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Citations
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Musco Giveback
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Public Official
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Support Staff
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Retirement
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Fellow
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Associate Fellow
Missouri Recreation & Parks Hall of Fame
MRP Hall of Fame Guidelines