NAME Conference 2008 – Awards

Attention NAME Members!!!!!

It is time again to take a closer look at celebrating our profession, our work, our wisdom and our accomplishments.  What can be more gratifying then honoring a peer for his/her work in the profession of aquatic and marine education.  Please share the following information! 

Do you know of any deserving souls who have put their hearts into aquatic and marine education?  Here is your chance to honor and recognize the work of your peers by sending in your nomination for outstanding marine/aquatic educator and/or organization for one of NAME's Annual Awards.

Nominations are due Friday, May 16th, 2008

Awards will be presented at the NAME conference in Friday Harbor, Washington, July 9-12, 2008

Please use the following nomination categories:

  1. Outstanding Marine/Aquatic Educator (Classroom)
    For effective and innovative classroom teaching at any grade level.
    (Only NAME members are eligible)
  2. Outstanding Marine/Aquatic Educator (non-classroom)
    For distinguished performance in marine/aquatic education by professionals who are not classroom teachers.  (Only NAME members are eligible)
  3. Organization Award
    This new award category will be given to a non-profit or local/state/regional agency for leadership in marine and aquatic education.
  4. Presidents Award
    This award will be given by the current NAME President to a deserving NAME member.

Please send your nomination, e-mail or the old fashion mail system to: