Through its awards program, Region 6 recognizes outstanding achievements and showcases the successes of its NAI members who work to advance the profession of interpretation. Region 6 Awards are presented at the annual Region 6 Workshop. Each spring prior to that workshop, members can submit nominations for the awards. We have seen and worked with many outstanding and inspiring programs and professionals. Please nominate someone you know and respect.

2010 nominations are now open. Click here for nomination forms.

Award Guidelines-for any award

• Criteria for each award can be found by clicking on the link provided. 2010 Award Criteria-specific to each individual award.
• Each nomination will be evaluated and scored on the criteria for that category.
• Nominee and nominator must be members of NAI.
• Up to three additional one page letters of support will be accepted per award.
• In addition to the nomination form, six copies of materials (articles, brochures, posters, etc) must be sent.
• Please be sure you include all the information asked for, since these are scored by the award committee members. 

Award Categories

• 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.
  Click here to see previous winners.
  
  
• 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.
  Click here to see previous winners.
  
  
• Bob Jennings Meritorious Service
  An individual that has performed extensive and invaluable service to NAI, national or regional level and the field of interpretation.
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• Outstanding Interpretive Program
  A presentation of exceptional standards.
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• 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.
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• Outstanding Special Event
  An event of exceptional interpretive quality.
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• Outstanding Interpretive Site Publication
  A written publication of excellent interpretive value.
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• Outstanding Written Article
  A thought-provoking article concerning information appropriate to interpretation.
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• Best Region VI workshop presentation and Brian Barnette All American Interpreter's Quiz
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• Outstanding Multi-Media
  New in 2008, 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.
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• Outstanding Interpretive Volunteer
  New in 2008, 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.
  Click here to see winners.
  
  
• Scholarship Winners
  
  

  2009 Kelly Marren, University of Missouri-Columbia Mystina Swaim, Arkansas Tech University Aubrey Hall, Stephen F. Austin State University (Graduate)	2008 Lydia White, Arkansas Tech University Ellen Smith, University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Graduate)	2007 Betty Crowder, Arkansas Tech University Leita Spears, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Libby Albers, Stephen F. Austin State University (Graduate)
  2006 Martha Siler, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Hannah Harder, Oklahoma State University (Graduate)