ERDC-EL Research Biologist Dr. Kathleen Perales received the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration’s (AAPRA) highest recognition in the United States for outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of recreation, parks and conservation, the Cornelius Amory Pugsley Medal, at an award ceremony Sept. 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Brett Wright, left, interim dean, College of Health, Education and Human Development; Clemson University, and Ron Dodd, Pugsley committee chair, (AAPRA) made the presentation