The South Carolina Parks and Recreation Association held its annual Sports Management Institute at Saluda Shoals Park in Irmo on Tuesday, December 6 where the City of Dillon Parks and Recreation Department was recognized as the 2011 South Carolina Athletic Programs Branch Department of the Year for departments that serve a population of 10,000 or less. This is the second time the Department has received this award from the South Carolina Parks and Recreation Association with the previous award in 2007.