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NAI Awards Programs

Professional Awards

Deadline: June 30, 2026

Professional Awards Nomination Form

Through its 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 respect.

Categories and Criteria

All awardees will be requested to complete a Media Consent and Release Form.

Questions?
Contact NAI Awards Chair at [email protected].

 

Award Recipients

2025 Professional Awards

NAI's awards program celebrates outstanding achievements and highlights the exceptional work of members and professionals dedicated to advancing the field of interpretation. At the NAI 2025 National Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia we honored this year’s award recipients and their remarkable contributions to the profession.

Robert B. Powell
FELLOW AWARD
Robert B. Powell
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Marc J. Stern
FELLOW AWARD
Marc J. Stern
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Robert G. Stanton
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Robert G. Stanton
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Erin Rowekamp
DISTINGUISHED FRONT-LINE INTERPRETER
Erin Rowekamp
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Hobart Akin
DISTINGUISHED INTERPRETIVE MANAGER
Hobart Akin
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Taylor Young
OUTSTANDING NEW INTERPRETER
Taylor Young
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Joe Malmisur
OUTSTANDING PART-TIME SEASONAL INTERPRETER
Joe Malmisur
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Parks with Purpose
INNOVATION IN INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Parks with Purpose
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Alexis Cortex-Holmes
VOICES OF JEDAI INTERPRETATION
Alexis Cortez-Holmes
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