Do you know a member of the Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Aquaria section who deserves an award? Nominate them for the ZWPA Outstanding Interpreter Award! Front-line interpreters in Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Aquariums can take many forms: educator, keeper, volunteer. This award was created to recognize an individual, whatever the title, who demonstrates excellence in animal interpretation. Nominees must be members of the ZWPA section of NAI, but anyone can submit a nomination. Nominations are due by March 15th, 2012.
Committee Members: Legith Whitted, Amber Neilson and Saren Gill
Nomination Form
To nominate someone, please send the following information to Leigh Whitted, Awards Chair: lwhitted@houstonzoo.org.
Name of Nominee:
Nominee’s Institution:
Nominated by:
- What is this individual’s role in your institution? What types of programs does this person present?
- How does this person use interpretation to further the mission of your institution? Please give specific examples.
- Does the nominee work to improve interpretation at your institution? Please describe any innovative interpretive programs or products the nominee has created.
- Does the nominee actively work to improve their interpretation skills through training, certifications, etc.? Please list any certifications, awards, or recognition they have received.
- Does the nominee actively work to advance the profession of interpretation and the use of interpretation in zoos? List activity in NAI or AZA at section, regional or national level. Include offices held, committee work and workshop involvement, if applicable.
- Include up to three letters of support.
