For immediate release: October 31, 2016
Contact: Chris Korbelak, 561-966-6649, ckorbelak@pbcgov.org
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department was the recipient of the Blue Business of the Year Award on Friday, October 28 in Jupiter, Florida. The award, given by Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), recognizes outstanding contributions towards promoting and encouraging conservation, restoration or preservation of marine life and marine ecosystems through business practices, products or technology.
Parks and Recreation was nominated for its long-standing, multi-faceted approach to promoting and protecting Palm Beach County’s beautiful environmental spaces and their immediate support of LMC's new balloon ban. In addition, the department houses many unique recreational and cultural facilities like Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Loggerhead Park, Phil Foster Park (one of the county's most accessible and biodiverse scuba and snorkeling trails), and the Juno Beach Pier. It also hosts multiple events which are tailored to help promote protection and education for the environment.
"We are thrilled to be recognized as the Go Blue Business of the Year particularly when you consider how many deserving business organizations were nominated," said Parks and Recreation Director Eric Call. “The Parks and Recreation Department places great emphasis on coastal and environmental conservation and being recognized as the best by such a distinguished panel of judges really validates the work we do.”
The mission of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is to make the quality of life for Palm Beach County residents and visitors better by providing diverse, safe and affordable recreation services, welcoming parks, and enriching social and cultural experiences. This is achieved by promoting wellness, fostering environmental stewardship, contributing economic value, and by improving the community every day for this and future generations.
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