Kentucky Parks and Recreation Society Board President Shawn Pickens awards Pam Rudd with her KRPS Hall of Fame Class of 2019 plaque during the KRPS State Conference Awards Banquet on Tuesday at Lake Barkley State Resort Park.
A well-known face in Hopkinsville was inducted into the Kentucky Parks and Recreation Society Hall of Fame Wednesday night for her more than four decades of service.
Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Department Superintendent Tab Brockman says Programs Coordinator Pam Rudd has been with the department for 48 years and is a valuable member of the team.
From left: (bottom row): Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker Steve Allen, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Programs Coordinator Toby Hudson, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Maintenance Crew Leader Scott Thompson, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker Chris Cayce, Hopkinsville Public Works Service Center Superintendent Greg Harper, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Executive Secretary Debbie Rundall; (top row): Hopkinsville Mayor Carter Hendricks, Pam Rudd, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tab Brockman and Hopkinsville Public Works Director Mike Perry.
Rudd tells the News Edge she was very shocked to be recognized and honored with the induction into the Hall of Fame.
From left: Brother-in-law Larry Rice, sister Larverne Rice, Pam Rudd, 9-year-old great nephew Daniel Croley, niece Cindy Croley, 14-year-old great nice Hannah Croley and nephew-in-law Chris Croley.
right-click to download mp3The Kentucky Parks and Recreation Conference Awards Dinner was held at Lake Barkley State Resort Park Convention Center.
