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Parks and Recreation Director Eric Call has been selected to receive the 2013 University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Award. This prestigious award recognizes graduates who, “through their personal or professional activities, have made substantial contributions toward the quality of life of others.”

Prior to joining the Parks and Recreation Department, Call participated in college and professional baseball and taught and coached college level athletes. Locally, Call has coached national championship caliber 18U softball teams since 2001, and he is especially proud to have been able to help more than one hundred young women secure softball scholarships to Division 1 universities.

Call joined the Parks and Recreation Department in 1984 and quickly assumed leadership positions until he became Director in 2010.

 “Eric’s willingness to embrace change, try innovative programs, and work in collaboration with other government entities and the communities he serves, has helped build a foundation for the County’s parks and recreation facilities that are recognized world-wide,” wrote PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger who was among those who supported Call for the Alumni Hall of Fame Award.

Palm Beach County’s Parks and Recreation Department “is respected as a model government entity because of the team Eric Call has assembled and his leadership,” added Florida Park Service Director Donald Forgione.

Call will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at an Awards Ceremony in April.