2022 MPRA
Conference & Expo
March 1 - 4, 2022
University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Springfield, MO
Session Proposals Open – July 1, 2021
Session Proposal Deadline – September 10, 2021
2022 Conference Sponsors
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Delegates
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!
The 2022 MPRA Conference and Expo is just around the corner, and we are so excited for you to see what’s in store. We’ve brought together a unique and inspiring group of speakers, and our schedule is full of engaging events and meetups.
Don’t miss out!
Important Dates
Delegate Registration Opens . . . . . November 15, 2021
Delegate Late Fee Starts . . . . . . . . February 4, 2022
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . January 10, 2022
Exhibitors
This is your chance to showcase your business to 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.
Important Dates
Exhibitor Registration Opens (Members Only) . . . . . November 1, 2021
Exhibitor Registration Opens For All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15, 2021
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 10, 2022
Students
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.
Important Dates
Student Registration Opens . . . . . November 15, 2021
Student Late Fee Starts . . . . . . . . February 4, 2022
Early Bird Rates End . . . . . . . . . . January 10, 2022
Hotel
University Plaza Hotel
& Convention Center
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy
Springfield, MO 65806
Important Info
Room Rate . . . . . . . . . . .$112.00
Group Code . . . . . . . . . . MPRA
Room Block Closes . . . . January 29, 2022
Awards & Citations
MPRA Awards Codes
Nomination Forms
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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
Important Dates
Award Nominations Open . . . . . October 1, 2021
Award Nomination Deadline . . . December 3, 2021