The staff at the Gorham Recreation Department recently nominated their colleage, Community Recreation and Events Manager, Zachary “Zach” Lambert, for 2025 Maine Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) “Dr. Bill Eckart” Young Professional of the Year for 2025. Then, at the MRPA Conference on Monday, March 17, Lambert was selected.

In Gorham Rec’s nomination of Zach for this award, they said that Zach “hit the ground running” in his position. He has developed successful programs, meets or exceeds all criteria, and is known for being “a bundle of energy and kindness” and keeping positive outlook at all times. Zach is described as being involved in and instrumental in all aspects of the Gorham Recreation Department.