Awards
CAPRA award - First state park system in the nation to become accredited (2018)
National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management, American Academy for Parks & Recreation Administration (September, 2017)
Phoenix Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Award Winner (2017)
Two-Time National Gold Medal Award Finalist (Wisconsin, 2001 & 2003)
Nominated Head Judge of the National Gold Medal Award Panel (2013-2014)
National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management, American Academy for Parks & Recreation Administration (October, 2014)
Rain Bird $10,000 Intelligent Use of Water Award - Boerner Botanical Gardens (2012)
WPRA Outstanding Aquatic Facility Award for the Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (2011)
Park Professional of the Year, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (2011)
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin - “Freddy” Award for Best Enhancement to a Trail System (Mountain Bike) (2010)
Community Supporter Women of Influence for 2010 by The Business Journal
MANDI Award- State Farm Insurance Building Blocks Award- David Schultz Aquatic Center (2010)
National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management (2009) - Milwaukee County Parks
Finalist for Best State Park System in US (2009) - Wisconsin State Parks
Recognition of Significant Efforts (R.O.S.E.) Award 2009 from American Academy for Parks and Recreation
American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Inductee (2009)
National Association of Counties Achievement Award for Park Ranger Initiative (2009)
WRPA Outstanding Aquatic Facility for David F. Schulz Aquatic Center (2009)
Clean Beaches Council Blue Wave Certification for Bradford Beach (2009)
Milwaukee County D.R.E.A.M. Diversity Award (2009)
NRPA KUDOS Marketing, Communications, Media Excellence Award (2009)
WPRA Outstanding Aquatic Facility - David F. Schulz Aquatic Center (2009)
WPRA Park Facility Design Award of Excellence - Domes Lobby and Light Show (2009)
WPRA Partnership Award - Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Conservation Corps (2009)
WPRA IMPACT Contributor of the Year (2009)
Milwaukee Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Building Milwaukee Award (2009)
Public Policy Forum Public/Private Cooperation Award - Bradford Beach (2009)
Clean Beaches Council Blue Wave Certification - Bradford Beach (2009)
National Recreation Trail Designation - Kohl Park (2009)
American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Best of State Award - Milwaukee County for Bradford Beach Storm Water Controls (2009)
American Public Works Association for Public Works Project of the Year - Beach Stormwater Treatment Project (2009)
Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education “Non-Formal Educator of the Year Award” (2009)
Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Ideal Award - Wehr Nature Center (2009)
Milwaukee County Historical Landmark Designation - Sheridan Park (2009)
State of Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species Invader Crusader Award (2009)
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Wisconsin Wetlands Gems Recognition - Warnimont Fens and Root River Riverine Forest (2009)
Milwaukee County D.R.E.A.M. Diversity Ward (2009)
WPRA Silver Star Award - Community Building Through Tennis (2008)
WPRA Silver Star Award - Summer Youth Employment Partnership (2008)
WPRA Outstanding Aquatic Facility Award for Bradford Beach (2008)
Best of Milwaukee Award - Oak Leaf Trail (2008)
Best of Milwaukee Award - Lake Park Bistro (2008)
Milwaukee Mayor's Urban Design Award for Northpoint Lighthouse (2008)
Delta Kappa Gamma Award (2008)
Milwaukee Magazine Award (2008)
Landmark Designation - South Shore Park Pavilion (2008)
National Superintendent of the Year Finalist (2008)
Milwaukee Business Journal #12 of Tope Milwaukee-are Special Attractions - Mitchell Park Domes (2008)
First Place Orchid Display and Best in Class Awards - Illinois Orchid Society (2008)
First Place Orchid Display and Best in Class Awards - Madison WI Orchid Show (2008)
National Association for Interpretation, Outstanding New Interpreter Award - Wehr Nature Center (2008)
CYD Award for Excellence in Community Service, Love of Youth and Practicing “Love in Action” (2008)
VISIT Milwaukee’s Lamplighter Award (2008)
WPRA Facility Design Award of Excellence - Wehr Nature Center Boardwalk (2007)
WPRA Area Use Award of Excellence - East Bank Trail (2007)
WPRA Silver Star Award - Wehr Nature Center (2007)
WPRA Silver Star Award - Urban Ecology Center: Washington Park (2007)
Best of Milwaukee Award - Runway Dog Exercise Area (2007)
Best of Milwaukee Award - Oak Leaf Trail (2007)
WPRA Facility Design Award of Excellence - Brady Street Bridge (2006)
Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education “Non-Formal Educator of the Year” - Wehr Nature Center (2006)
WPRA Outstanding Aquatic Program Award for Doggie Dip (2006)
WPRA Silver Star Award for Summer's Best Concert Series (2006)
Mayor’s Urban Design Award - Lincoln Creek Parkway Restoration Project (2006)
National Recreation Trail Designation - Urban Water Trail (2006)
Mayor’s Urban Design Award - Little Menomonee River Parkway Restoration Project (2006)
National Recreation Trail Designation - Jacobus Park Nature Trail (2006)
National Association of Interpreters, Master Interpretive Manager Award - Wehr Nature Center Manager (2005)
National Recreation Trail Designation (2005)
WPRA Facility Design Award - Gordon Park Revitalization (2004)
WPRA Facility Design Award - McKiinley Marina Restrooms and Overlook (2004)
Feinsten National Environmental Award for Education Excellence (2004)
AHS Display Garden - Boerner Botanical Gardens (2003)
IABC Bronze Quill Award of Merit for Professional Achievement in Communications (2003)
Wisconsin State Park Rangers Centennial Badge (2000)
Award of Excellence - Arizona State Parks (1996)