February 4, 2015 – Megan Pettit, Public Relations and Marketing Manager, received the Rising Star Award from the Communication and Marketing (C&M) Section of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA). Each year, the committee recognizes the outstanding efforts and leadership of a new member or a member who has stepped into a new role with the C&M Rising Star Award. This year, the section recognized Megan Pettit for her role as co-chair of the education committee.
According to her nominator, “Megan has breathed new life into the committee and brings a wealth of knowledge and ideas to the C&M section.” The application went on to describe Megan as “creative, forward-thinking and has fantastic energy.”