Previous Winners

Each year, Interpretation Canada recognizes excellence in the field, showcasing leading examples of personal and non-personal interpretation. 

Award selection is non-competitive—each offering is evaluated based on its own merit against Interpretation Canada’s standards.

The following grid lists past Award of Excellence winners from recent years. Projects and organizations are listed in the language of submission.


Lauréats précédents

Chaque année, Interprétation Canada souligne l’excellence dans le domaine et met en évidence des exemples marquants en matière d’interprétation personnelle et non personnelle. 

La sélection des prix est issue d’un processus non compétitif : chaque candidature est évaluée au mérite, selon les normes d’Interprétation Canada.

La grille suivante dresse la liste des lauréats des Prix d’excellence des dernières années. Les réalisations et les organisations apparaissent dans la langue de soumission de la candidature.

Two interpreters dancing. Both are dressed as beetles, with antennae and multiple arms. One is wearing round glasses, playing a guitar, and has a haircut like The Beatles. The other holds a ukulele.


Photo: Alberta Parks“Beetlemania” Program, Alberta Parks. Photo: Alberta Parks

Programme « Beetlemania », Alberta Parks. Photo: Alberta Parks


2022

Personal

SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Harry Plover and the Species at Risk Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Alberta Parks  Brian Orr & Alison Cole
On Our Way to Áísínai'pi Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Alberta Parks  Dustin Riley, Laura Griffin, Saa'kokoto
How Sally Ceratops Lost Her Horn Dinosaur Provincial Park: Alberta Parks Tara Ryan & Kara-Lyne Weaver
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Beetlemania Alberta Parks: Kananaskis Country  Julie Ryan, Willow Huszti, & Isabelle Sinclair

Non-personal

BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict Parks Canada Agency, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Dave Danskin, Keith Mercer, Mike Kilfoil, Hal Thompson, Anne Marie Lane Jonah, & Glenn Toze
Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
Exterior Interpretive Exhibits for Elk Island National Park

2021

Personal

GOLD  
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Sherlock Stones and the Disappearing Hoodoo Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks)  Andy Weir and Tara Ryan
Frankie Thunderbowl: The Mystery of the Missing Caribou Palisades Stewardship Education Centre, Jasper National Park (Parks Canada) Sanne van der Ros, Palisades Education Team
Mammals Through Space and Time Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Chelsea Woodard
SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Where Are You Really From? Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Ann Marie Begin
Enchanted Garden Royal Botanical Gardens Christie Brodie, Erin Gibson, Adrienne Lister, and Iona Spearin
Paget Lookout: Getting Connected Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit (Parks Canada) Annaick Balsan, Cindy Flege, Ardelle Hynes, and Amber deKam
Golden Hour Wander Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Chelsea Woodard
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Superheroes vs. Villains E. C. Manning Provincial Park (BC Parks) Eve Kenny
Salar Cape Breton Highlands National Park (Parks Canada) and The Hatch Creative Collective Kersti Tacreiter, Benn Ross, Alexis Milligan, Cathy Porter, and Mary Louise Bernard

Non-personal

GOLD
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Make, Mend, and Modify: Ukrainians Adapting in Alberta Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Pamela Trischuk, Becky Dahl, Austin Turner, Albert Ling, and David Makowsky
Bill2Law Legislative Assembly of Alberta Kelsy Edgerton, Sophie Gareau- Brennan, Silverius Materi, Matthew Mihilewicz, and Matthew Piperm
SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Ke’chin Nodrëk / The Magic Mukluk Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Fran Morberg-Green, Darcy Tara McDiarmid, Ben Johnson, Georgette McLeod, and Glenda Bolt
Exploring Bowen’s Marine World: A Marine Atlas of Nexwlélexwem/Bowen Island Bowen Island Conservancy Len Gilday, Will Husby, and Bob Turner
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Eyes On The Skies: Managing Air Traffic in Canada Canada Aviation and Space Museum Erin Poulton
Gateway to Asia Calgary Zoo Lauryn Record, Scottie Potter, Dallas Cortesi, Katie Frost, Alison Archambault, and Tandem Marketing
Simpson River Interpretation Trail Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit (Parks Canada) Kristy Putnam, Marla Oliver, Jacquie Gilson, and Amber deKam
Botany Bites Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Emma Dunlop
Andy vs. Bentonite Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Chelsea Woodard and Andy Weir

2020

Personal

GOLD
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Pirates of Kananaskis Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Joe Fowler
SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Virtual Ridzvo: Ukrainian Christmas Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Pamela Trischuk, Kevin Baron, Lessia Petriv, Trevor Sliwkanich, and Iryna Tatko
Phantom of Chiroptera Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Julie Ryan
Parks Canada / Canucks Autism Network Parks Canada Maja Lampa and Abigail Borron

Non-personal

SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Learn Where You Live Wild Pacific Trail Society Tanya Nestoruk
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Botanical Ramble Prince Albert National Park (Parks Canada) Cree Longjohn and Quinn Franks
One Great History Podcast One Great History Alex Judge and Sabrina Janke

2019

Personal

GOLD
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Game of Homes Banff National Park (Parks Canada) Akina Kuperus, Alex Loewen, Adele Laramie, and Jacquie Gilson
SILVER  
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Paleontology Puzzle Banff National Park (Parks Canada) Pippa Gunn, Ardelle Hynes, Adele Laramee, and Jacquie Gilson
Mask of Fuego Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Julie Ryan and Joe Fowler
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Savannah Smackdown Calgary Zoo Rachel Esser, Scottie Potter, and Chris Villacorta-Lopez
Bird’s Eye View Jasper National Park (Parks Canada) Spencer Dunn, Marie-Hélène Hamel, and Kara-Lyne Weaver

Non-personal

BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Inspiring Montgomery: Exhibit Green Gables Heritage Place (Parks Canada) Chantelle MacDonald, Malve Petersman, and Kassandra McKinnon

2018

Personal

GOLD
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Alien Invasion Manning Park Erin Rolleman
Canadian Wilds Animal Snackers Moose Calgary Zoo Visitor Engagement, Rebecca Dryden, and Scottie Potter
Night at the Museum Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit (Parks Canada) Alana Petrella, Kristy Putnam, and Jacquie Gilson
Bats in the Dark Jasper National Park (Parks Canada) Marie-Hélène Hamel and Spencer Dunn
Finding Fawn Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Kelsey Jaggard, Maxine Bennett, Joe Fowler, Kayleen Sandrowski, and Tangle McClaron
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Dinomechanics Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Joanna Northover, Donald Henderson, Malarie Schaffer, and Sue Sabrowski
HONOURABLE MENTION
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Critter Connections Waterton Lakes National Park (Parks Canada) Breanna Hall
The Secret Lives of the Forest Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Chelsea Cox
A Beary, Berry Good Day Banff National Park (Parks Canada) Phillip Nugent, David Thomson, and Laurie Schwartz
The Spirits of Paradise Royal Botanical Gardens Barbara McKean, Christie Brodie, and Kat Lucas
Bloom or Doom Waterton Lakes National Park (Parks Canada) Maxine Bennett and William Greene

Non-personal

SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
A Beary, Berry Good Day Banff National Park (Parks Canada)/td> Laurie Schwartz, Stéfanie Gignac, and Amélie Rivera
Panda Passage Calgary Zoo Customer Experience Team, Lisa McDonald, and Don Enright
HONOURABLE MENTION
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Discovery Activity Book Ontario Parks Janis Nostbakken, Celeste Gagnon, and Laurel Finney

2017

Personal

SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Wheel of Wildlife Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit (Parks Canada) Lydia Smith, Kristy Putnam, and Jacquie Gilson
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Claw & Order Jasper National Park (Parks Canada) Laurie MacDonell, Julie Seymour, and Marie-Hélène Hamel
HONOURABLE MENTION
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Banff Behind the Scenery Banff National Park (Parks Canada) and Telus SPARK Phillip Nugent, Steve Jarand, and Laurie Schwartz
Dead Centre of Town Catch the Keys Productions and Fort Edmonton Park Megan Dart and Beth Dart

Non-personal

SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Sharing Spaces with Wildlife exhibit Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit (Parks Canada) Parks Canada and Science World, Ross MacDonald, Lyndsay Fraser and Bryn Finer (of Bryn Finer Studios Inc.)
BRONZE
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Land of Lemurs exhibit Calgary Zoo Lisa McDonald and Chrissy Begus
Xplorers Booklets Gatineau Park (National Capital Commission) Manon Cuthbertson, Véronique Morin and Roxanne Raby
HONOURABLE MENTION
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Canadian Wilds Whooping Crane exhibit Calgary Zoo Lisa McDonald and Chrissy Begus

2016

Personal

GOLD
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Indiana Cones and the Quest for the Keystone Waterton Lakes National Park (Parks Canada)
SILVER
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Gnarly Pines Banff National Park (Parks Canada) and Telus SPARK Phillip Nugent, David Thomson, and Laurie Schwartz
Participatory Interpretation programs Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit (Parks Canada) Marla Oliver, Ardelle Hynes, Nadine Fletcher, Meghan Beamish, Nickole Poirier, and Adele Laramee
HONOURABLE MENTION  
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
Shore Wars: The Forest Awakens Dinosaur Provincial Park Sara Chappell, Kirin Lamb, Fred Hammer, and Jarrid Jenkins
A Dark Night Waterton Lakes National Park (Parks Canada) Rachelle Simard, Amber de Kam, Anna Dahonick, Nick Lai, and Natalie Hodge

Non-personal

GOLD
 
Project Organization Interpreter(s)
TiBert Le Voyageur
Rob Malo, Ron Lamoureux, Christian Miranda, and Hélène Roy

2021

Personnelle

OR
 
Projet Organisation Interprète(s)
Sherlock Stones and the Disappearing Hoodoo Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks)  Andy Weir et Tara Ryan
Frankie Thunderbowl: The Mystery of the Missing Caribou Centre des Palissades pour l’enseignement de la gérance, Parc national Jasper (Parcs Canada) Sanne van der Ros, Équipe d’éducation Palisades
Mammals Through Space and Time Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Chelsea Woodard
ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Where Are You Really From? Musée canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21 Ann Marie Begin
Enchanted Garden Jardins botaniques royaux Christie Brodie, Erin Gibson, Adrienne Lister, et Iona Spearin
Paget Lookout: Getting Connected Unité de gestion de Lake Louise, Yoho et Kootenay (Parcs Canada) Annaick Balsan, Cindy Flege, Ardelle Hynes, et Amber deKam
Golden Hour Wander Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Chelsea Woodard
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Superheroes vs. Villains E. C. Manning Provincial Park (BC Parks) Eve Kenny
Salar Parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton (Parcs Canada) et The Hatch Creative Collective Kersti Tacreiter, Benn Ross, Alexis Milligan, Cathy Porter, et Mary Louise Bernard

Non personnelle

OR
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Make, Mend, and Modify: Ukrainians Adapting in Alberta Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Pamela Trischuk, Becky Dahl, Austin Turner, Albert Ling, et David Makowsky
Bill2Law Legislative Assembly of Alberta Kelsy Edgerton, Sophie Gareau- Brennan, Silverius Materi, Matthew Mihilewicz, et Matthew Piperm
ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Ke’chin Nodrëk / The Magic Mukluk Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Fran Morberg-Green, Darcy Tara McDiarmid, Ben Johnson, Georgette McLeod, et Glenda Bolt
Exploring Bowen’s Marine World: A Marine Atlas of Nexwlélexwem/Bowen Island Bowen Island Conservancy Len Gilday, Will Husby, et Bob Turner
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organsation Interprète(s)
Eyes On The Skies: Managing Air Traffic in Canada Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada Erin Poulton
Gateway to Asia Calgary Zoo Lauryn Record, Scottie Potter, Dallas Cortesi, Katie Frost, Alison Archambault, et Tandem Marketing
Simpson River Interpretation Trail Unité de gestion de Lake Louise, Yoho, et Kootenay (Parcs Canada) Kristy Putnam, Marla Oliver, Jacquie Gilson, et Amber deKam
Botany Bites Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Emma Dunlop
Andy vs. Bentonite Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta Parks) Chelsea Woodard et Andy Weir

2020

Personnelle

OR
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Pirates of Kananaskis Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Joe Fowler
ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Virtual Ridzvo: Ukrainian Christmas Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Pamela Trischuk, Kevin Baron, Lessia Petriv, Trevor Sliwkanich, et Iryna Tatko
Phantom of Chiroptera Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Julie Ryan
Parks Canada / Canucks Autism Network Parcs Canada Maja Lampa et Abigail Borron

Non personnelle

ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Learn Where You Live Wild Pacific Trail Society Tanya Nestoruk
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Botanical Ramble Parc national de Prince Albert (Parcs Canada) Cree Longjohn et Quinn Franks
One Great History Podcast One Great History Alex Judge et Sabrina Janke

2019

Personnelle

OR
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Game of Homes Parc national Banff (Parcs Canada) Akina Kuperus, Alex Loewen, Adele Laramie, et Jacquie Gilson
ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Paleontology Puzzle Parc national Banff (Parcs Canada) Pippa Gunn, Ardelle Hynes, Adele Laramee, et Jacquie Gilson
Mask of Fuego Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Julie Ryan et Joe Fowler
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Savannah Smackdown Calgary Zoo Rachel Esser, Scottie Potter, et Chris Villacorta-Lopez
Bird’s Eye View Parc national Jasper (Parcs Canada) Spencer Dunn, Marie-Hélène Hamel, et Kara-Lyne Weaver

Non personnelle

BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Inspiring Montgomery: Exhibit Site Patrimonial Green Gables (Parcs Canada) Chantelle MacDonald, Malve Petersman, et Kassandra McKinnon

2018

Personnelle

OR
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Alien Invasion Manning Park Erin Rolleman
Canadian Wilds Animal Snackers Moose Calgary Zoo Visitor Engagement, Rebecca Dryden, et Scottie Potter
Night at the Museum Unité de gestion de Lake Louise, Yoho et Kootenay (Parcs Canada) Alana Petrella, Kristy Putnam, et Jacquie Gilson
Bats in the Dark Parc national Jasper (Parcs Canada) Marie-Hélène Hamel et Spencer Dunn
Finding Fawn Kananaskis Interpretation (Alberta Parks) Kelsey Jaggard, Maxine Bennett, Joe Fowler, Kayleen Sandrowski, et Tangle McClaron
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Dinomechanics Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Joanna Northover, Donald Henderson, Malarie Schaffer, et Sue Sabrowski
MONTION HONORABLE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Critter Connections Parc national des Lacs-Waterton (Parcs Canada) Breanna Hall
The Secret Lives of the Forest Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Chelsea Cox
A Beary, Berry Good Day Parc national Banff (Parcs Canada) Phillip Nugent, David Thomson, et Laurie Schwartz
The Spirits of Paradise Jardins botaniques royaux Barbara McKean, Christie Brodie, et Kat Lucas
Bloom or Doom Parc national des Lacs-Waterton (Parcs Canada) Maxine Bennett et William Greene

Non personnelle

ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
A Beary, Berry Good Day Parc national Banff (Parcs Canada) Laurie Schwartz, Stéfanie Gignac, et Amélie Rivera
Panda Passage Calgary Zoo Customer Experience Team, Lisa McDonald, et Don Enright
MONTION HONORABLE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Discovery Activity Book Parcs Ontario Janis Nostbakken, Celeste Gagnon, et Laurel Finney

2017

Personnelle

ARGENT  
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Wheel of Wildlife Unité de gestion de Lake Louise, Yoho et Kootenay (Parcs Canada) Lydia Smith, Kristy Putnam, et Jacquie Gilson
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Claw & Order Parc national Jasper (Parcs Canada) Laurie MacDonell, Julie Seymour, et Marie-Hélène Hamel
MONTION HONORABLE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Banff Behind the Scenery Parc national Banff (Parcs Canada) et Telus SPARK Phillip Nugent, Steve Jarand, et Laurie Schwartz
Dead Centre of Town Catch the Keys Productions et Fort Edmonton Park Megan Dart et Beth Dart

Non personnelle

ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Sharing Spaces with Wildlife exhibit Unité de gestion de Lake Louise, Yoho et Kootenay (Parcs Canada) Parks Canada et Science World, Ross MacDonald, Lyndsay Fraser et Bryn Finer (de Bryn Finer Studios Inc.)
BRONZE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Land of Lemurs exhibit Calgary Zoo Lisa McDonald et Chrissy Begus
Xplorers Booklets Le parc de la Gatineau (Commission de la capitale nationale) Manon Cuthbertson, Véronique Morin et Roxanne Raby
MONTION HONORABLE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Canadian Wilds Whooping Crane exhibit Calgary Zoo Lisa McDonald et Chrissy Begus

2016

Personnelle

OR
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Indiana Cones and the Quest for the Keystone Parc national des Lacs-Waterton (Parcs Canada)
ARGENT
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Gnarly Pines Parc national Banff (Parcs Canada) et Telus SPARK Phillip Nugent, David Thomson, et Laurie Schwartz
Participatory Interpretation programs Unité de gestion de Lake Louise, Yoho et Kootenay (Parcs Canada) Marla Oliver, Ardelle Hynes, Nadine Fletcher, Meghan Beamish, Nickole Poirier, et Adele Laramee
MONTION HONORABLE
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
Shore Wars: The Forest Awakens Dinosaur Provincial Park Sara Chappell, Kirin Lamb, Fred Hammer, et Jarrid Jenkins
A Dark Night Parc national des Lacs-Waterton (Parcs Canada) Rachelle Simard, Amber de Kam, Anna Dahonick, Nick Lai, et Natalie Hodge

Non personnelle

OR
 
Projet
Organisation Interprète(s)
TiBert Le Voyageur Rob Malo, Ron Lamoureux, Christian Miranda, et Hélène Roy


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