We are proud to recognize the following PlayCore Heroes. These people exemplify the characteristics that help Build Communities Through Play and Recreation.
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Brownsville Independent School District Opens 34 PlayOn! National Demonstration Sites
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Stephanie Stephens receives the 2018 PlayCore Hero Award at NRPA Annual Conference
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Jodie Adams announced as the 2017 PlayCore Hero Award recipient
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Dr. Keith Christensen announced as the 2016 PlayCore Hero Award recipient
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Dr. Joe L. Frost announced as the 2015 PlayCore Hero Award recipient at Children & Nature Network Conference
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Jane Adams announced as the 2014 PlayCore Hero Award recipient at CPRS Annual Conference
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Ramon Barajas announced as the First PlayCore Hero Award recipient