The Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA) presented the 2017 Excellence in Research Award to Dr. Melissa Weddell, Program Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation Management & Physical Education, at the Association’s annual conference held in Sunriver, Oregon, November 11-14, 2017.
The RCRA Excellence in Research Award recognizes the valuable contribution of a selected piece of research that is presented at the RCRA Research Symposium.
In recognition of her valuable contribution to research in the study, “Nomadtopia: Emerging Tourism Markets,” the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association encourages Dr. Weddell to continue her research and engagement in the field of commercial recreation. Additionally, Dr. Weddell is a past recipient of the RCRA Outstanding Professor Award (2015).
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Press release courtesy of Resort and Commercial Recreation Association - www.rcra.org.