Paul K. Petzoldt Leadership Award - Nominated by the Board of Trustees

• Individual has made significant contributions to the field of Outdoor Leadership.
• Individual has had outstanding influence with in the profession.
• Individual is willing to travel to International Conference on Outdoor Leadership to accept award.
• Individual has knowledge of WEA and Paul Petzoldt.

WEA Instructor Award – Nominated by Committee Chairs

• Instructor has been an active member of WEA for a minimum of five years
• Instructor has made positive contributions to WEA curriculum, standards, operations, conferences, etc.
• Instructor does an outstanding job representing WEA.
  
  

WEA Affiliate Award – Nominated by the National Office and the Affiliate Representative

• Affiliate has been active with WEA for a minimum of five years
• Affiliate Representative has made positive contributions to WEA affiliates committee, curriculum, conferences, standards, operations, etc.
• Affiliate does an outstanding job representing WEA.
  
  

WEA Student Leader Award – Nominated by the membership, reviewed and selected by the Special Events Committee

• Student Leader is actively enrolled in the International Registry of Outdoor Leaders.
• Student Leader has contributed significantly to the success of the outdoor leadership within her or his Affiliate.
• Student Leader has benefited the WEA through volunteer service (conference, journal, committees, etc.).