County recreation director recognized as Outstanding Young Professional of the Year

Morgan County Recreation Director Lydia Hebdon was recently recognized with the Utah Recreation and Parks Association’s Outstanding Young Professional Award. On June 4 Utah Recreation and Parks Association representative Mel Christensen presented Hebdon with the award at a Morgan County Commission meeting.

With close to 1,800 members across the state, the Utah Recreation and Parks Association is a nonprofit organization that provides training and networking opportunities for parks and recreation professionals.

“We wanted to make sure to come and brag about her just a little bit and make sure she is recognized in your community,” Christensen said. “Lydia is an amazing professional and does a lot for Morgan County and for parks and recreation. She's grown a lot of programs and is just an outstanding leader.”

Hebdon has participated in the organization’s leadership academy and was an outstanding mentor in that group, Christensen said. She has also served as the association’s north region leader. 

“She just has done a great job at making sure to be a part of that network and letting everybody know what great things are going on in Morgan and really representing you guys well,” Christensen said.

Christensen also thanked the commissioners for their support of recreation in Morgan County.

“It wouldn't be possible without an outstanding staff and outstanding support system through the commission so thank you guys so much as well for supporting Parks and Recreation in your community,” she said. λ