Two from Kannapolis earn NC Recreation & Park Association awards

KANNAPOLIS —  At the recent North Carolina Recreation & Park State Conference, City of Kannapolis Council Member Doug Wilson and Parks & Recreation...

December 14, 2022
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KANNAPOLIS —  At the recent North Carolina Recreation & Park State Conference, City of Kannapolis Council Member Doug Wilson and Parks & Recreation Director Gary Mills were recognized with two of the organization's most prestigious awards. Doug Wilson — submitted photo  Wilson received the Distinguished Legislator Award. This award is presented to an elected official who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the general field of recreation and parks on a national, state or local level. Council Member Wilson was a founding member of the Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Commission in 1989 and served as chair of the commission for eight years.