Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Communications Manager Shelby Golden poses with the Rising Influencer of the Year Award with Director of Parks & Recreation Jill Nunes, awarded by the California Capitol Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation & Park District

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is proud to announce that CRPD Communications Manager Shelby Golden has been awarded the Rising Influencer of the Year Award by the California Capitol Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

This award recognizes a local professional that has demonstrated emerging leadership, outstanding achievements in public relations, as well as their service to the community at large and the Public Relations profession.

“Shelby has significantly enhanced the visibility and reputation of the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD),” said Director of Parks & Recreation Jill Nunes. “What sets her apart from her peers is her exceptional ability to blend strategic vision with compassionate community engagement.”

Golden has continuously demonstrated her dedication to strong community relations and strategic communications throughout her time with the district, spearheading many successful internal and external campaigns that promoted the visibility of Cordova Recreation & Park District.

Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Communications Manager Shelby Golden poses with the Rising Influencer of the Year Award with Cordova Recreation & Park District Board members and staff. Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation & Park District

One of Golden’s most notable projects was Cordova Recreation & Park District’s “Who We Are” campaign, in which she managed a series of award-winning videos intended to inform the public about the role Cordova Recreation & Park District plays in the community through their operations of the recreation and parks services. Her continued commitment to creating relationships with community members, organizations, businesses and local media has revitalized Cordova Recreation & Park District’s relationship with the community in incredibly meaningful ways.

“Shelby is very deserving of this prestigious award. She has been instrumental in creating our creative and robust communications and marketing plans for Cordova Recreation & Park District,” said Cordova Recreation & Park District General Manager Patrick Larkin.

“Shelby authentically connects with our residents and continues to level up her department's performance. Shelby was recently promoted to the communications manager position, where she will continue to grow and positively influence and impact our staff and residents. We are so proud of Shelby and her accomplishments so far and look forward to her rising even higher in her career in the future,” Larkin added.

To learn more, visit https://cordovarpd.gov/about/crpd-awards-recognition/.