The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is a member of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. Within the GRPA the city is a member of District Five that is comprised of all Parks and Recreation agencies in Northwest Georgia. Each year the GRPA and District Five hold awards banquets where the top individuals and agencies are recognized for their achievements in the previous year. 2007 Peter Jezerinac, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Facilities and Grounds Section Distinguished Professional of the Year Award Jodi Mills, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 5 Outstanding Programmer of the Year Award Frank White, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 5 "Al Richardson" Athletic Programmer of the Year Award Department, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Innovative Program of the Year Award for the Expanding Horizons Program 2006 James Albright, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 5 Distinguished Professional of the Year Jodi Mills, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Administrative Support Professional of the Year Rebecca Wood, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 5 "Al Richardson" Athletic Programmer of the Year Award 2004 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 5 Agency of the Year