Athletic Business
2022 Facility of Merit – Techny Prairie Activity Center
Audubon International
Recertification as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary – Heritage Oaks Golf Club
Chicago District Golfer
#1 Public Driving Range in Chicago (Top-10 Public Course Driving Ranges) – Heritage Oaks Golf Club Driving Range in Chicago’s Top-10 Public Course Driving Ranges
ComEd
Energy Efficiency Grants throughout the District totaling $939,120.86
Daily Herald – Glenbrook Readers’ Choice Awards
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Illinois Arts Council Agency – $11,300 grant for Northbrook Theatre
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
$400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for Oaklane Park
Illinois Governors Conference on Tourism
Heritage Oaks Golf Club – Best Branding Initiative
Illinois Green Alliance
Net Zero Honor Roll – Techny Prairie Activity Center
Moody’s Investors Service
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aaa rating to Northbrook Park District, IL’s $7.5 million General Obligation Limited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2022.
New Buildings Institute
Techny Prairie Activity Center – Verified Net Zero Facility (3rd Verified Net Zero Facility in Illinois)
Village of Northbrook
Northbrook Park District – Green Business of the Year Award
Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards
Best Green Practices
Arts in the Park
Glenbrook Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Theatre – Northbrook Theatre
Best Golf Course – Heritage Oaks Golf Club
Best Driving Range – Heritage Oaks Golf Club
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Outstanding Park & Facility Award
Club Marketing & Management Services International
Techny Prairie Activity Center – New Fitness and Recreation Facility of the Year
Passive House Institute US (PHIUS)
PHIUS+ and Source Zero Certification
Honorable Mention – Design Competiton
Illinois Green Alliance
Illinois Net Zero Honor Roll Watch List
Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
2nd Place – Techny Prairie Activity Center Dedication (Video Long Format)
3rd Place – Techny Prairie Activity Center Educational Signage (Large Format Marketing)
Marketing and Communications Department
Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
First Place for Public Relations – Teams Elite Media Coverage
Most Engaging (Showcase 10th Anniversary Category) – 2017 4th of July Parade 90th Anniversary Balloon entry
Retro Brochure: Best Photography (Showcase 10th Anniversary Category) – 1989 Spring Guide
IAPD/IPRA Give Us Your Best Shot Photo Contest
Third Place – Northbrook Community Musical Photo “Newsies Unite”
Third Place – Teams Elite Junior Photo “Death Spiral”
Illinois Park and Recreation (IPRA)
Exceptional Workplace Award
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Northbrook Sports Center Ice Skating
Junior 2nd Place – Spring Cup (Milan, Italy)
Junior 5th Place – French Cup (Rouen, France)
*ISU Challenger Series
Junior 3rd Place
*Teams Elite Junior was named to the World Junior team to represent the U.S. at the 2020 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships.
2020 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships
Preliminary 1st Place
Pre-Juvenile 1st Place
Juvenile 1st Place
Intermediate 1st Place
Novice 1st Place
Marketing and Communications Department
Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
First Place for Marketing Campaign – Community Musical The Wizard of Oz
First Place for Print Communication (Informational) – Stewardship Report
Second Place for Website – nbparks.org
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Northbrook Sports Center Ice Skating
Spring Cup, Milan, Italy
Junior 1st place
Midwestern & Pacific Coast Synchro Skating Sectionals, Kalamazoo, MI
Novice 1st place
Intermediate 1st place
Juvenile 1st place
Pre-Juvenile 2nd place/3rd place finish
Colonial Classic, Lowell, MA
Junior 1st place
Novice 1st place
Intermediate 1st place
Juvenile 1st place
Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Classic, Fond du Lac, WI
Pre-Juvenile 2nd place
Synchro Skills 3rd place
24th Annual Porter Classic
Preliminary 2nd place
Pre-Juvenile 1st place
Juvenile 1st place
Intermediate 1st place
Novice 2nd place
Junior 4th place
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Northbrook Park District’s website—nbparks.org
September: Northbrook Park District’s website received the 2018 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development.
April: The website received a Silver Award in the Government Agency category of the Horizon Interactive Media Awards.
Sportsman’s Country Club
Sportsman’s named 2018 North Shore Reader’s Choice Award – Best Driving Range
District’s PGA Pro Michael Wenzel named among the Best Young Teachers in America Under 40 by Golf Digest
Board of Commissioners
Northbrook Park District Commissioner Penelope Randel was awarded with the Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award from The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Risk Management
Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) acknowledges Northbrook Park District’s comprehensive risk management practices with continued accreditation after Park District scores 97.74% on 2017 Loss Control Review (LCR).
Northbrook Sports Center Pool
Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Outstanding Facility & Parks Division II Award for outstanding achievements in recreation facility design and development
Northbrook Sports Center
Northbrook Sports Center awarded Jewel-Osco/Kraft Heinz $20K #Hockeyville Jewel Sweepstakes – purchases new hockey scoreboards
Sportsman’s Country Club
Sportsman’s named North Shore Reader’s Choice Award – Best Driving Range
District’s PGA Pro Michael Wenzel ranks #12 on Best Golf Teachers in Illinois from Golf Digest
Northbrook Sports Center Ice Skating
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Marketing and Communications Department
Third-Place Award for Electronic Communication, —Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
Northbrook Sports Center Ice Skating
Parks Department
Public Sector Energy Project Award: District received grant from Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program (PSEE) for $42,270.68
Performing Arts Department/Marketing and Communications Department
Outstanding Program Award from Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) for Oliver! the Musical
Sportsman’s Country Club
Mark Kosbab, Sportsman’s Golf Course Superintendent, awarded Environmental Leaders in Golf Award by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and Golf Digest
Aquatic Staff: Meadowhill Aquatic Center and Northbrook Sports Center Pool
5-Star Lifeguard Award from Starfish Aquatics Institute
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Human Resources/ Marketing and Communication Department
Workplace Wellness Award—Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Marketing and Communications Department
First-Place Award for Electronic Communication, Third Place for Brochure Series—Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
Give Us Your Best Shot Photo Award (IPRA)—Second Place for Sports and Recreation categories
Northbrook Sports Center Ice Skating
Sportsman’s Country Club
Achieved designation as Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through Audubon International
Michael Wenzel, PGA Director of Instruction, received Top 50 Kids Teacher Award from U.S. Kids Golf (third time), designated Master Kids Teacher
Aquatic Staff: Meadowhill Aquatic Center and Northbrook Sports Center Pool
5-Star Lifeguard Award from Starfish Aquatics Institute
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Marketing and Communications Department
Second-Place Award for Marketing Paid Ad and Electronic Communication—Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
Give Us Your Best Shot Photo Awards (IPRA)—First Place for Sports
Northbrook Sports Center Skating Programs
Teams Elite—ISI National Synchronized Skating Champions
Sportsman’s Country Club
Michael Wenzel, PGA Director of Instruction, received Top 50 Kids Teacher Award from U.S. Kids Golf
Sportsman’s Country Club received Certificate of Achievement for Water Conservation from Audubon International
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Marketing and Communications Department
First-Place Award Print Communication, Third-Place Award for Marketing Campaign—Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
Parks and Planning Department
Received accreditation, highest award from Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)
Performing Arts Department
Awarded $10,025 grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency for Northbrook Theatre operating support
Northbrook Sports Center
2013 Outstanding Facility Award for National Event Participation from Ice Skating Institute
Teams Elite—ISI National Synchronized Skating Champions
Leisure Services Supervisor Heather Aseltine inducted into the Park District Sports Hall of Fame
Sportsman’s Country Club
Michael Wenzel, PGA Director of Instruction, named “One of Best Teachers in State” by Golf Digest
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Marketing and Communications Department
First-Place Awards for Overall Showcase, Social Media and Green Marketing—Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Agency Showcase
Northbrook Sports Center/Marketing and Communications Department
Northbrook-On-Ice—2012 Outstanding Special Event Award from Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Sportsman’s Country Club
Michael Wenzel, PGA Director of Instruction, received 2012 Top 50 Kids Teacher Award from U.S. Kids Golf
Two PGA Pros honored for custom club fitting—named PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Marketing and Communications Department
“Give Us Your Best Shot” First Place Award in photo contest, Sports category—Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Northbrook Sports Center
Selected by Ice Skating Institute (ISI) to host national event—Winter Classic
Northbrook Sports Center—Teams Elite
ISI National Synchro Jr. Youth Formation Champions
ISI National Synchro Youth Skating Champions
Northbrook Sports Center—Icette Program
ISI National Synchro Dance Sr. Youth Champions
ISI National Synchro Dance Teen Champions
Parks Department
Village Green Field Named Schools and Parks Baseball Field of the Year—Sports Turf Managers Association
Performing Arts Department
Illinois Arts Council Grant of $10,000 (15th consecutive year for grant)
Sportsman’s Country Club
Michael Wenzel, PGA Director of Instruction, received 2011 Junior Golf Leader Award from the Illinois PGA
Aquatic Staff: Meadowhill Aquatic Center and Northbrook Sports Center Pool
5-Star Lifeguard Award from Starfish Aquatics Institute
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Human Resources Department
Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) “No Employee Left Behind Award” for commitment to employees’ well-being
Leisure Services Department/Marketing and Communications Department
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Outstanding Special Event Award for Winter Carnival
Northbrook Speed Skating Club Olympians
Three speedskaters from Northbrook Sports Center competed in Winter Olympics:
Northbrook Sports Center—Teams Elite
ISI National Synchro Youth Skating Champions
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) Shining Star 2010 Partner Agency of the Year
Performing Arts Department
Illinois Arts Council Grant of $8,000
U.S. Olympians compete in 2010 Winter Games
Type | Description | Applies To | Date Posted |
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General | Awards and Recognition Before 2010 | Awards & Recognition | Wednesday, April 5, 2017 |