Youth en Route wins ARPA Youth award
Each year, the Alberta Parks and Recreation Association, of which Youth en Route is a member, recognizes outstanding people and community organizations that have impacted Alberta. Youth en Route’s executive director Laura Shutiak received the award at the ARPA conference in Lake Louise in October.
“We are thrilled to get this recognition from our peers in the recreation world. We know the power of bikes to deliver freedom and give kids agency. It’s great that ARPA think so too,” said Shutiak.
At the banquet, ARPA shared a video they produced about the award winners.
About the Rick Curtis Award
The Rick Curtis Children & Youth Award recognizes outstanding initiatives that empower and support children and/or youth in Alberta through recreation and sport. Named in honor of former Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) CEO, Rick Curtis, this award celebrates organizations and programs that prioritize the holistic development of children and/or youth. Rick Curtis was a strong advocate for the role of recreation in children and youth well-being, and this award continues his legacy by acknowledging initiatives that foster holistic development.
- Provide recreational opportunities specifically designed for children and/or youth under the age of 18 years old.
- Showcase partnerships or collaborations with organizations and agencies involved in children and/or youth development.
- Youth involvement in the planning and/or decision-making process is strongly encouraged.
- Be based in Alberta
