National Association for Interpretation, Region VI Awards
General information for any award:
Consider these criteria and provide the information to the best of your knowledge.
- 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.
- May email the nomination, however, six copies of materials (articles, brochures, posters, etc) must be mailed. Please be sure you include all the information asked for, since these are scored by the award committee members.
Distinguished Professional Interpreter
An individual who has worked a minimum of five years in the profession and whose duties include front-line interpretation. Should demonstrate a mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects and may include the ability to pass these skills on to others.
Checklist:
1. Describe the
nominee's involvement and achievements, past and present, in front-line
interpretation, indicating
innovative programs and/or mentoring experience. If the
nominee participates in management,
indicate facility development, creative fund
raising and management techniques.
2. List any key projects or programs developed by the nominee.
3. List activity in
NAI at chapter, section, regional or national level. Include offices held,
committee work and workshop
involvement, as applicable. List other professional
memberships, if known.
4. List awards, recognition and honors from NAI or other professional organizations.
5. Include up to three letters of support.
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.
Checklist:
1. Describe the nominee's involvement in front-line interpretation, past and present.
2. List outstanding
projects or programs developed and describe evidence that the
nominee has leadership potential.
3. List activity in
NAI at chapter, section, regional or national level. Include offices held,
committee work and workshop
involvement, if applicable. List other professional
memberships, if known.
4. List awards, recognition and honors from NAI or other professional organizations.
5. Include up to three letters of support.
Bob Jennings
Meritorious Service
An individual that has performed extensive and invaluable service to NAI, at the national or regional level, and the field of interpretation.
Checklist:
1. Describe the
nominee's performance and service, NAI related projects and/or overall
scope of commitment to NAI and the
field of interpretation.
2. Include up to three letters of support.
Fellow/Life Time Achievement Award
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.
Checklist:
1. Describe evidence
of the nominee's contributions to the field of interpretation in any
of the above listed areas.
2. Describe activity
in NAI at chapter, section, regional or national level. Include offices
held, committee work and workshop
involvement. List other professional
memberships, if known.
3. List awards, recognition and honors from NAI or other professional organizations.
4. List literature published
in professional journals, newsletters, books or research
projects. If a detailed listing is
not available, provide a general summary.
5. Indicate
consultant activities, instructional activities and front-line interpretive
experience. If specifics are not
known, provide a general summary.
6. Include up to three letters of support.
Outstanding Interpretive
Site Publication Award
A written publication of excellent interpretive value. Submission must be a printed publication such as a site poster, brochure, flyer, newsletter or similar material.
Checklist:
1. Describe how this
publication meets NAI definition of interpretation and demonstrate
interpretive principles. The NAI
definition of interpretation is: Interpretation forges
emotional and intellectual connections between
the interests of the audience and the
inherent meanings in the resource.
2. Describe how this
publication reaches the target audience visiting a particular site(s)
in Region VI.
3. The publication
will be judged on originality, creativity, clarity and consistent theme
or message.
4. May include up to three letters of support (Optional)
Outstanding
Interpretive Program Award
A single presentation (daily program, not special event) given of exceptional standards, given by an individual or small group, currently being presented or presented since last year’s nominations (December 31, 2006)
Checklist:
1. Describe how this
program meets the NAI definition of interpretation and
demonstrates interpretive principles. The NAI
definition of Interpretation is -
Interpretation forges emotional and
intellectual connections between the interests of
the audience and the inherent
meanings in the resource.
2. The program will
be judged for originality, creativity, consistent theme or message,
the ability to reach target audience
and appropriateness for the site.
3. May include up to three letters of support (Optional).
Outstanding
Special Event Award
An event of exceptional interpretive quality. Presented for an outstanding interpretive event, such as a special event, day camp, workshop, training or other activity beyond the scope of a daily program currently being presented or presented since last year's nominations (December 31, 2006)
Checklist:
1. Describe how this
event meets the NAI definition of interpretation and demonstrates
interpretive principles. The NAI
definition of Interpretation is - Interpretation forges
emotional and intellectual
connections between the interests of the audience and the
inherent meanings in the resource.
2. The program will
be judged for originality, creativity, clarity, consistent theme or
message, the ability to reach
target audience and appropriateness for the site.
3. May include up to three letters of support (Optional).
Outstanding
Written Article Award
A thought-provoking article concerning information appropriate to interpretation. The article may be printed in VIsion, Legacy, newsletters, newspapers or other similar medium since last year's nominations (December 31, 2006).
Checklist:
1. Describe how this
article affected and inspired you.
Describe how the article meets
the NAI definition of interpretation
and demonstrates interpretive principles. The NAI
definition is - Interpretation forges
emotional and intellectual connections between the
interests of the audience and the
inherent meanings in the resource.
2. The publication
will be judged on originality, creativity and clarity and consistent
theme or message.
3. May include up to three letters of support (Optional).