MyParks Award 2025 – Announcement

In 2025, once again MyParks Award is collaborating with Forest Department Peninsula Malaysia (Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia-JPSM) to focus on recreational forests under the management of the different states. Forest Eco-Parks or State Parks are eligible for nomination. This award is an encouragement towards sustainability by acknowledging parks with good practice besides honouring the exceptional nature attractions.

The evaluation process for MyParks Award involves two (2) stages, where the first stage is – Desk Assessment, and the second stage – Site Assessment. The evaluation is carried out based on 10 criteria as specified below:

 

PART
PROCESS
DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURE
MODE
DOC REQ
A.
Stage One (30%)
Desk Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Secretariat receive application
  • Secretariat process application
  • Secretariat prepare presentation for MAC & MPC
  • Min. 2 judges assess each application
  • Result verification by MAC (Jury)
  • Approval by MPC
  • Chair: MAC Chairman
Application Form
Application Form & Required Information
SMP Report & PPT File
Site Management Plan (SMP)
Digital Format
Presentation Material
B.
Stage Two (70%)
Site Assessment
Criteria Assessment
  • Site Visit
  • Secretariat prepare forms & visits
  • Presentation at Site by Site Management Head
  • Q&A with Management, Staff, Volunteers & Users
  • Assessment by Judges
  • Presentation of results by Secretariat to MAC & MPC
  • Min. 2 judges to do assessment for each site
  • Report by Judges
  • Result: Average points
  • Result Verification by MAC
  • Approval by MPC
  • Chair: MAC Chairman
Judging Form
Report by Judges
Score line
Score band
C.
-
Accreditation Determination
Harmonization
  • Secretariat collates scores
  • Presentation by Head Judge
  • Decision recommendation by MAC Chairman
Decision & Approval by MPC
Score line
Score band
Accreditation
Designation
D.
-
Awards Determination
Harmonization
  • Presentation by Head Judge
  • Decision recommendation by MAC Chairman
  • Secretariat notifies outcome and arranges for Awards announcement
Decision & Approval by MPC
Score line
Score band
Awards
FIELD ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR FOREST ECO-PARK AWARDS
Marks
/full marks
Weightage
Total percentage
Criteria 1 - 15%
Natural appeal (Keindahan semulajadi)
/18
15%
Criteria 2 - 15%
Site condition (keadaan tapak)
/27
15%
Criteria 3 - 5%
Visitation and involvement (lawatan dan penglibatan)
/9
5%
Criteria 4 - 10%
Sense of place (tafsiran tempat)
/12
10%
Criteria 5 - 5%
Activity spectrum (spektrum aktiviti)
/15
5%
Criteria 6 - 20%
Comfort and safety (keselesaan dan keselamatan)
/35
20%
Criteria 7 - 15%
Education and Communication (komunikasi dan pendidikan)
/12
15%
Criteria 8 - 5%
Relaxation and reflection (istirahat dan ketenangan)
/9
5%
Criteria 9 - 5%
Accessibility (kemudahsampaian)
/9
5%
Criteria 10 - 5%
Promotion (promosi)
/9
5%
Total
100%
100%

Important dates:

Submission : 15th August to 30th September
Desk assessment : 1st October to 30th October
Site assessment : 1st November to 30th November
Determination of winners : 1st December to 15th December
Award ceremony : 1st January 2026 onwards (to be determined)

Please contact myparksmalaysia@gmail.com or message / call
1. Faten Naseha Tuan Hussain Click to WhatsApp
2. Dr Noor Azlin Yahya Click to WhatsApp

Please fill in the form with related pictures or links. The participation is RM1,000.00 (Ringgit Malaysia: One Thousand Only) for each area nominated. Payment shall be made directly to Pertubuhan Pengurusan Taman, Ameniti dan Rekreasi Malaysia (MyParks)

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Visit our site on MyParks Award 2023 for relevant information.