LCRA parks earn industry recognition; staff praised for holiday volunteering
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General Manager Phil Wilson told the board that the authority’s parks operation was named Park Innovator of the Year in a multipark corporate category and highlighted employee volunteer work supporting H‑E‑B’s Feast of Sharing, Salvation Army Angel Tree, local crisis center drives and holiday lighting efforts.
Phil Wilson, general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority, announced to the board on Dec. 23 that the authority’s parks organization received a national industry award and that employees contributed to several community volunteer efforts during the holiday season.
Wilson said the parks group was named “Park Innovator of the Year” in the multipark corporate entity category at the Outdoor Hospitality Industry conference and credited partnerships and creative guest experiences — including themed events and enhanced lodging options — for earning recognition.
He also summarized employee giving and volunteer activities: staff volunteered for H‑E‑B’s Feast of Sharing to distribute holiday meals, supported the Salvation Army Angel Tree program serving children in Travis and Williamson counties, coordinated gift drives for the Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center, assisted with holiday lighting for Hallettsville’s Festival of Lights and contributed to local Meals on Wheels operations. Wilson noted these efforts occur year‑round as part of employee engagement programs.
Wilson framed the awards and volunteer work as part of the authority’s public service mission: "I'm so appreciative of the special efforts our employees make to give back during the holidays and year round," he said. He closed by saying he was proud of the team’s work across parks, power, water and telecom services.
No formal board votes or funding approvals accompanied the announcements during the update; Wilson introduced a short video of the authority’s annual highlights and ended his remarks.