Excellence in Cooperating Association Partnership

The Excellence in Cooperating Association Partnership Award recognizes an individual who has made significant and lasting contributions throughout their career to strengthen partnerships between the National Park Service and cooperating associations.

This award was named the James V. Murfin Award from 1988 to 2023. The National Park Service is shifting to more descriptive award names that clearly reflect the work awarded. We will continue to recognize the individuals who inspired or influenced these awards.

James V. Murfin

James V. Murfin served as a Servicewide Cooperating Association Coordinator and worked diligently for more than a decade to encourage excellence and innovation in the partnership between cooperating associations and NPS. Murfin’s efforts in the areas of publishing, training, and marketing enabled associations to increase the quality and selection of educational and interpretive materials. Murfin’s vision and commitment continue to influence those who work with the National Park Service and cooperating associations, providing inspiration, and ensuring success for a partnership that continues to flourish. Read a brief biography of James V. Murfin.

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    Additional Award Recipients

    Year

    Recipient

    Postion/Organization

    2019

    Cathy Bonser

    Executive Director Redwoods

    2018

    Stacy Madalena

    Eastern National

    2017

    Deborah K. Piscitelli

    Harpers Ferry Historical Association

    2015

    George Minnucci

    Eastern National Regional Manager

    2014

    Linda Lutz-Ryan

    NPS Intermountain Region Cooperating Association Coordinator

    2012

    Rosalyn Fennel

    NPS Washington Servicing Office (and Bevinetto Fellow)

    2010

    Terry Maddox

    Great Smoky Mountain Association

    2008

    Charley Money

    Alaska Geographic

    2006

    Chesley Moroz

    Eastern National

    2004

    Christina Watkins

    Graphic Designer

    2002

    Greg Moore

    Golden Gate Conservancy

    Last updated: July 15, 2024