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NAI Awards Programs

Interpretive Media Awards

Deadline for submissions - July 31, 2026

Here's how to submit a project to the Media Awards Competition.

  1. Download complete information here 
  2. Pay for your entry
  3. Fill out the form

Have you created an outstanding piece of nonpersonal interpretive media--a video, publication, exhibit, or something else? Earn it the recognition it deserves through the NAI Interpretive Media Competition! Entrants will be evaluated by a panel of experts, who provide valuable feedback, and award recipients will be recognized during our brand-new "Awards Week" on the NAI website and social media outlets.

The Interpretive Media Awards promote excellence in the delivery of natural, cultural, and historical nonpersonal interpretive services. Through the exchange of ideas we increase the level of excellence in our profession.

Pricing

 If Your NAI Member Type Is*  1st Entry  Additional Entries
 Commercial Plus  Free  $25 each
 Commercial Standard  $25  $25 each
 Consultant  $75  $75 each
 Institutional  $75  $75 each 
 Professional**  $120  $120 each
 *NAI membership is required to submit an entry.
 **Professional members must have been an active participant in some portion of the project.

Media Award Winners

2025 Awards

 

 

Interior Exhibit

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Soudan Mine Visitor Center Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park Exhibits

  • 106 Group
  • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails
  • Blue Rhino Studio
  • Heinzen Media
  • Prime Access Consulting

Honorable Mentions

Ancient Seas

  • Indiana State Museum
  • Split Rock Studios
  • BPI

Digital Media

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Tennessee State Parks, Rebecca Ketcher AI Avatar

  • Tennessee State Parks

Honorable Mentions

Cultural Contributions

  • Winikur Productions

Lake County LCFPD.org-cicadas WEBSITE

  • Lake County Forest Preserves

Print Media

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Quiet Hour – Book for Visitors

  • Heather Chase and Ken Beller

Honorable Mentions

Grass Left Standing

  • Maureen Stine, Grass Left Standing

Titanic Teacher Guides

  • Experiential Media Group
  • RMS Titanic Inc.

Outdoor Exhibit

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Bellevue Japanese American Legacy Project

  • King County Parks
  • City of Bellevue
  • Isan Bellevue
  • EDX Exhibits
  • CRĒO Industrial Arts

Honorable Mentions

Beverly Bridge, Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

  • EDX Exhibits
  • CREO Industrial Arts
  • Washington State Parks

Tactile Wayside Series at Holts Landing and White Clay Creek State Parks

  • Delaware State Parks

Jurors Choice

Tekαkαpimək: As far as one can see

  • Elliotsville Foundation
  • Erin Hutton Projects
  • Jennifer Neptune
  • National Park Service
  • Reed Hilderbrand
  • Split Rock Studios
  • Tūhura Communications
  • Wabanaki Advisory Board
  • WSDIA

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