Brendan O'Reilly, Springfield's Assistant Director of Recreation since 2019, received the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) William D. Foelsch Rising Professional of the Year Award at the organization's annual awards dinner on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, held at Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City. The award recognizes a member who reflects high professional values and has rendered outstanding contributions to the fields of recreation, parks, conservation, or therapeutic recreation in a full-time capacity for two to five years.