On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Dina Trunzo, CTRS,
Therapeutic Recreation Manager for the Somerset County Park Commission,
received the Evelyn N. Aronow Award from the New Jersey Commission on
Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities.
The award is bestowed upon an outstanding individual who
through legislation, education, public relations, and technical support, has promoted
growth and development and made a lasting contribution to community recreation
services for individuals with disabilities in New Jersey.
The award was presented at the Commission’s Annual Conference by
an Aronow family member representing the Aronow Family Foundation who stated
that Evelyn would be proud to see a professional such as Dina receive this
award in her memory.
The Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation
Department uses recreation to help people with disabilities to develop and experience
leisure in ways that support health, functional abilities, educational needs,
independence and quality of life. Through the use of a variety of social,
cultural, artistic, and culinary programs, as well as sports, fitness,
community outings, horticulture, and special events, participants can improve
social skills, enhance self-esteem, improve overall health and well-being and
physical ability, enhance communication skills, constructively use leisure
time, eliminate boredom, reduction of stress and anxiety, and enhance skill
development.
For information on Therapeutic Recreation and other Somerset
County Park Commission programs and activities may be found at 908-722-1200 or www.somersetcountyparks.org.
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