Region 10 Scholarships and Awards

 

Region 10 of the National Association for Interpretation is proud to recognize achievements, interpretive excellence and professionalism within our membership. Two ways we accomplish this recognition are:

The Grant W. Sharpe Award
Created in 2006 to honor the life and perpetuate the accomplishments of Dr. Sharpe. As a professor at the University of Washington Dr. Sharpe worked tirelessly to legitimize the field of interpretation and foster it’s credibility as a profession. The award will be given to the NAI Region 10 member who does the same, emulating the priorities, values and work ethic of Dr. Grant W. Sharpe. The award will be presented each year at either the National Interpreters Workshop or the Region 10 local workshop.

2006 Recipient: Lezlie Murray
2007 Recipient: Ronica Hathaway
2009 Recipient: Clay Heilman

Sharpe Application

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The David Weiss Memorial Scholarship Award
Created to perpetuate the character, and in memory of, master interpreter David Weiss, this scholarship award will be given each year to one Region 10 member who’s skills emulate Ranger Dave’s in the areas of interpretation, environmental education/outreach, creativity and the ability to live by example. Because of the unique combination of award and scholarship you can nominate a qualified NAI Region 10 member or submit the application for yourself. The award consists of a commemorative plaque for the recipient to keep and the recipient’s name added to a living plaque on display at the Visitors Center of the US Army Corp of Engineers’ Bonneville Lock and Dam, located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Scholarship includes $700 for registration, travel, lodging or meals as you see fit to the up coming NAI National Workshop.

Weiss Application

Additional scholarships will be posted here as future events dictate.