TUCSON, Ariz., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Park Week runs from April 20 to April 28 this year, and Western National Parks Association (WNPA) celebrates with a special 30% discount* for members of WNPA's Park Protector program.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Park Week runs from April 20 to April 28 this year, and Western National Parks Association (WNPA) celebrates with a special 30% discount* for members of WNPA's Park Protector program.
- Park Protectors help fund national park experiences and programs including scientific research, education, community engagement, conservation efforts and more.
- Park Protector members can save at the register and feel good knowing their purchases will support the parks they love.
- As a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), WNPA helps fund and support more than 70 parks throughout the West.
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Aztec Ruins National Monument TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.
- "We congratulate all grant and scholarship recipients as we recognize their passion and commitment to national parks."
- "A glance at the diversity of awarded projects provides a sense of excitement about our future in our Western national parks."
- For more information about research funded by Western National Parks Association and the organization's commitment to preserving and protecting national parks, visit wnpa.org/wnpa-research/ .
TUCSON, Ariz., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the winner of the Edward B. Danson Award, Dr. Michael Soukup, for his influential work in national parks.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the winner of the Edward B. Danson Award, Dr. Michael Soukup, for his influential work in national parks.
- The Edward B. Danson Award celebrates individuals who display exceptional support for WNPA and national parks.
- "We congratulate Dr. Michael Soukup, and we proudly recognize his decades of effort and dedication to national parks."
- For his service, WNPA recognizes him as the winner of the Edward B. Danson Award.
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Nature TUCSON, Ariz., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association announced the winner of the renowned Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award, Robert J. Steidl, PhD, for his lifetime of dedication and innovation in the field of research in national parks.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association announced the winner of the renowned Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award, Robert J. Steidl, PhD, for his lifetime of dedication and innovation in the field of research in national parks.
- The Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to scholarly research in the national parks and monuments throughout a career or lifetime.
- In 1938, he was instrumental in founding the Southwest Monuments Association, renamed Western National Parks Association (WNPA) in 2002.
- For his integral role in this work and the students he has helped to shape as future park researchers and advocates, WNPA recognizes Robert Steidl as the winner of the Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Management TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announces the appointment of three new members to the WNPA Board of Directors, Pat Gonzales-Rogers, Matt Grams and Ben Myers.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announces the appointment of three new members to the WNPA Board of Directors, Pat Gonzales-Rogers, Matt Grams and Ben Myers.
- "I am thrilled to welcome Pat Gonzales-Rogers, Matt Grams and Ben Myers to the WNPA Board of Directors.
- As an organization, we will benefit from their years of experience and passion for the national parks," said WNPA president and CEO Marie Buck.
- "Our board members devote their time, energy, resources, and wisdom to advance our mission to ensure parks are increasingly valued by all.
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- Additionally, all new and current members of WNPA's Park Protector program will receive a special one-time 20 percent discount on their entire purchase.
- "It's only natural that the fall season, with its vibrant colors and cooler weather, inspires people to get outdoors and experience a national park.
- "The AllTrails Public Lands Program is honored to partner with Western National Parks Association.
- WNPA also wants to show extra gratitude to new and current members of the Park Protector program.
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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Western National Parks Association (WNPA) will open this year's submission cycle for its awards, grants, and scholarships starting October 2.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Western National Parks Association (WNPA) will open this year's submission cycle for its awards, grants, and scholarships starting October 2.
- "National parks preserve our shared natural and cultural heritage.
- This grant aids educators in bringing the national parks to their classrooms and their students to national parks.
- WNPA supports research by providing grants for projects that benefit national parks' management, preservation, and interpretation.
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Amusement park TUCSON, Ariz., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Park Week runs from April 22 to April 30 this year, and WNPA celebrates with a special discount for Park Protectors, a community of advocates whose memberships help preserve the national park experience for everyone for all time. Starting April 23 and continuing through the rest of National Park Week, Park Protectors receive a special one-time 20% discount on their entire purchase when they shop at any WNPA store and online. The offer extends to new and current members and creates a unique opportunity to be an active part of the conservation and public lands movements.
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- Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announces discounts at all WNPA-managed stores to new and current members of the Park Protector program during National Park Week.
- TUCSON, Ariz., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Park Week runs from April 22 to April 30 this year, and WNPA celebrates with a special discount for Park Protectors , a community of advocates whose memberships help preserve the national park experience for everyone for all time.
- Starting April 23 and continuing through the rest of National Park Week, Park Protectors receive a special one-time 20% discount on their entire purchase when they shop at any WNPA store and online .
- WNPA wants to give back to Park Protectors by offering a one-time 20% discount on an entire purchase during National Park Week.
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Management TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On March 20, 2023, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the appointment of Michael Matthews to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With decades of global marketing experience, Matthews' proven areas of expertise align with WNPA's long-term growth and strengthened support of the National Park Service (NPS).
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- Michael Matthews brings more than twenty-five years of marketing leadership experience to Western National Parks Association.
- TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On March 20, 2023, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the appointment of Michael Matthews to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
- With decades of global marketing experience, Matthews' proven areas of expertise align with WNPA's long-term growth and strengthened support of the National Park Service (NPS).
- Matthews brings to the role a lifetime of experiences in national parks.
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Partnership TUCSON, Ariz., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning in November of 2022, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) started the process of an organizational restructure to strengthen resources and growth in support of WNPA's mission.
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- TUCSON, Ariz., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning in November of 2022, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) started the process of an organizational restructure to strengthen resources and growth in support of WNPA's mission .
- Horvath will continue to oversee finances, technology, facilities and administrative services with additional responsibilities in human resources and organizational operations.
- Horvath will serve as second-in-command, directly supporting the president and CEO in WNPA's long-term organizational strategy and business initiatives.
- "We are pleased to announce additional staff promotions in 2023 recognizing individual contributions and team members who exemplify WNPA's core values and dedication to making the national park experience possible for everyone."
