Our annual conference is a great time to celebrate our profession, our work, our wisdom, and our accomplishments. What could 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 NAME members who have put their hearts into aquatic and marine education? Here is your chance to honor them and recognize their work by sending in your nomination for one of NAME’s Annual Awards, including outstanding classroom or non-classroom educator or organization.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year. All nominations that have been submitted by July 12 will be considered for this year. Awards will be presented at the annual summer NAME conference.
NAME is proud to recognize educators in the following nominated categories:
Nominations must be submitted by active members. All individual award recipients will receive a one-year active membership to NAME and NMEA following the presentation of their award.
Outstanding Marine/Aquatic Educator – Formal
For effective and innovative classroom teaching at any grade level.
Outstanding Marine/Aquatic Educator – Formal and Informal)
For distinguished performance in marine/aquatic education by professionals who are not classroom teachers.
Organization Award
Awarded to a non-profit or local/state/regional organization in recognition of outstanding contribution to aquatic and marine education.
In addition, the following awards are presented by the NAME Board of Directors:
Joy Tally President’s Award
This award is given by the current NAME President to a deserving NAME member.
Honorary Lifetime Members
Honorary Lifetime Membership is the highest recognition NAME can bestow. This special honor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated a distinguished career in teaching, research, or service in the field of marine and aquatic education.
To be considered for this recognition, a nominee must be recommended in writing by at least three (3) active NAME members. Nominations are reviewed by a Selection Committee chaired by the NAME President. Once endorsed by a majority of the NAME Officers, the nominee will be formally approved as an Honorary Lifetime Member.
Honorary Lifetime Members are not required to pay dues and enjoy all the rights and privileges of active NAME membership.
If you would like to nominate someone for Honorary Lifetime Membership, please send written recommendation to info@pacname.org.