The Call for Presentations for the 2010 NAI National Workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16-20, 2010, is now open.

To share your knowledge at NAI 2010—”An Interpretation Oasis”—submit your concurrent session proposal by March 31, 2010.

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Deadline: April 15
Download the application here.
Click here for information on NAI Region and Section scholarships.

The National Association for Interpretation is pleased to announce its scholarship program for college students who are studying natural, historical, and cultural interpretation or are in a closely related field with career aspirations in the field of interpretation. The goal of the scholarship program is to recognize students who have the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the field of interpretation.

Scholarships include:

• Three $1,500 scholarships for graduate students
• Three $1,500 scholarships for undergraduate students
• Each student must be able to attend the NAI National Workshop. Students will be recognized at a scholarship breakfast as well as participate with the Workshop Committee in the Scholarship Auction.

Criteria

• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university full time.
• Applicants must be students in the field of interpretation or a related field.
• Applicants must be members of the National Association for Interpretation through December 1.
• Applicants must be able to attend the NAI National Workshop.
• Previous national scholarship winners, NAI national and regional officers, scholarship
• committee members, and members of their families are not eligible.

Selection Procedure & Timetable

• Applications received by Scholarship Chair: April 15
• Scholarship Committee screens applications & conducts phone interview: April 15 – May 15
• Students notified by committee chair: May
• Students receive scholarship checks: August
• Students attend national workshop: November

Inquiries and Contact Information
Inquiries and scholarship applications should be directed to:

Brenda Lackey, Scholarship Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
College of Natural Resources
800 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-346-2076
Fax: 715-346-3624
Email: brenda.lackey@uwsp.edu

Nominate a peer for a professional award or submit a piece of nonpersonal interpretation for a media award! NAI’s award programs are accepting submissions through May.

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Interpretive Media Awards
Deadline: May 26

Earn recognition for your interpretive product and receive valuable feedback from expert judges through the NAI Interpretive Media Awards Competition. This program is brought to you by NAI and its Interpretive Media Section to promote excellence in the delivery of natural, cultural, and historical nonpersonal interpretive services. This year’s rotating category is Children’s Book. Submissions must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

Visit www.interpnet.com/about_nai/media_awards.shtml.

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Professional Awards
Deadline: May 31

Through its Professional Awards program, NAI recognizes outstanding achievements and showcases the successes of NAI members and others working to advance the profession of interpretation. NAI members are exposed to outstanding and inspiring programs and professionals. Please nominate someone you know and admire by May 31, 2010.

Visit www.interpnet.com/about_nai/professionalawards.shtml.

The exhibit hall will highlight more than 100 of the most innovative and dynamic interpretive companies and organizations in North America. Interpretive professionals will be on hand to discuss the latest interactive exhibit, sign project, or museum makeover. Exhibitors will be eager to answer questions and connect you with the information you need.

Exhibitors, click here to find out more and reserve your booth today!

NAI National Workshop
November 16-20, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada

The 2010 NAI National Workshop in famous Las Vegas, Nevada, will be an exciting and dynamic experience for interpreters from all corners of the profession. Las Vegas is a complex city, at once a thriving oasis and a vast desert, a glitzy resort destination and a historic frontier town. Just as this city defies simple definition, so does the interpretive profession. Join us in Las Vegas to explore the many sides of this unique city and the many sides of our varied vocation.

The professional development and networking opportunities at every NAI workshop include inspiring and informative keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, preworkshop training, special events, and offsite sessions that allow you to learn about a unique corner of the country. Discover the stark and breathtaking beauty of the Mojave Desert, incredible feats of human ingenuity and engineering at the Hoover Dam, and the exciting world of interpretive exhibits like zoos, aquariums, and museums along the famous Las Vegas strip.

Lodging and Convention Center

NAI 2010 will be held at the Riviera Hotel, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109-1931. Rooms in NAI’s specially negotiated room block are $89 per night.

Reserve a room in NAI’s room block.