The NANPA Mission Award recognizes outstanding efforts or accomplishment(s) by a NANPA member. This award exemplifies what NANPA is really all about, and the recipient should epitomize NANPA's principles in accordance with NANPA's mission statement.
Nominees may include NANPA members who have used or are using their photography to further NANPA's mission:
- NANPA promotes the art and science of nature photography as a medium of communication, nature appreciation, and environmental protection.
- NANPA provides information, education, inspiration and opportunity for all persons interested in nature photography.
- NANPA fosters excellence and ethical conduct in all aspects of our endeavors and especially encourages responsible photography in the wild.