Awards and Recognition

2024

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
$352,100 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for Palma Lane Park improvement project.

2023

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
$398,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for Oketo Park revitalization project.

2022

Distinguished Agency Award (2022-2027)
The Morton Grove Park District is recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).

Risk Management (2022-2025)
Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) acknowledges Northbrook Park District’s comprehensive risk management practices with continued accreditation.

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Outstanding Park & Facility Award – Harrer Pool Replacement Project

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

2020

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Referendum Passes
Harrer Pool Replacement Project

2019

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

2018

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Risk Management (2018-2022)
Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) acknowledges Northbrook Park District’s comprehensive risk management practices with continued accreditation.

2017

Distinguished Agency Award (2017-2022)
The Morton Grove Park District is recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award