The 2011 Region 6 Awards Nomination Guide (Microsoft Word Document) is now available. Start nominating your colleagues now!
Distinguished Professional Interpreter – An individual who has worked for a minimum of five years in the profession and whose duties include front-line interpretation. Should demonstrate a mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, design of creative projects and may include the ability to pass these skills on to others.
Richard Baldauf Award/Outstanding New Interpreter – An individual who has worked no more than five years in the profession, who has demonstrated a recognized potential in interpretation, assumption of leadership roles, creativity in programming or facility development and a commitment to the profession and NAI.
Bob Jennings Meritorious Service – An individual that has performed extensive and invaluable service to NAI, national or regional level and the field of interpretation.
Outstanding Interpretive Program – A presentation of exceptional standards.
Fellow/Life Time Achievement — An honor for a member exemplifying career achievement in guiding the interpretive profession through instruction, mentoring, research, writing front-line interpretation and management and provides strong support to NAI.
Outstanding Special Event — An event of exceptional interpretive quality.
Outstanding Interpretive Site Publication – A written publication of excellent interpretive value.
Outstanding Written Article – A thought-provoking article concerning information appropriate to interpretation.
Outstanding Multi-Media — This award honors a member or department (with membership ties to NAI Region VI) who designs a graphic media exemplifying interpretation. The media will be judged as interpretive, not informational.
Outstanding Interpretive Volunteer – This award recognizes an individual who has worked as a volunteer interpreter, and whose current volunteer duties are in front-line interpretation or administration of an interpretive program. This individual must demonstrate a mastery of interpretive techniques and program development, and must demonstrate initiative and dedication to the affiliated organization.
Best Region 6 workshop presentation & Brian Barnette All American Interpreter’s Quiz