Join us for great food, connection, and celebration!

Join us for the NRPA Annual Conference — the largest gathering of park and recreation professionals in the world! 

Don’t Miss Out!
When registering for the 2026 NRPA Conference, be sure to add your ticket for the Ethnic Minority Society Luncheon. This event sells out every year!

To sign up for the ticketed events, please make your selection during the conference registration process. If you already have registered for the conference, you can add the event to your current order by logging in to the registration site and modifying your registration. To purchase tickets to NRPA Annual Conference, click here.

Ethnic Minority Society (EMS) Luncheon
Thursday, October 1 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Ethnic Minority Society Awards Luncheon is an annual luncheon that recognizes the different experiences of the recreation profession and provides an opportunity to network and learn more about the organization.

Email info@nrpems.org for more information or to sponsor an ad in the 2026 NRPEMS Sourvenir Book - space is limited so act now!