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2026 AREA Awards Program

The Aquatic Resource Education Association (AREA) honors members and sponsors with three dedicated awards. Please take some time to nominate your colleagues and associates for their outstanding Aquatic Educational Skills.  

The Roland Sigurdson Award for an Outstanding Aquatic Education Program




This award honors excellence in Aquatic Education Programming. It celebrates an exemplary program that increases public understanding and appreciation of the values of aquatic resources while also promoting angler education and fishing opportunities to diverse audiences. 



Link for online submissions coming soon**

The Steve Campbell Outstanding Educator Award




This award recognizes an outstanding AREA Educator for their effort in increasing public appreciation and understanding of the values of Aquatic Resources and who is a Leader in providing Angler Education and Fishing opportunities to diverse audiences in a fun, energetic and enthusiastic manner.


Link for online submissions coming soon**

The AREA Ally Award - For Exceptional support of AREA Programs




This award honors individuals, businesses, and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional service to the Aquatic Resources Education Association. Awardees include any partner or volunteer who has provided significant, ongoing support to AREA or its program providers at either the local or national level.


Link for online submissions coming soon**




About us

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

Become a member

By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of innovations in aquatic and angler education and angler R3.
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