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Applications for AORE 2013 Student Scholarships are now available. You can find a link to the application form in the Awards & Scholarships section of our site, under Student Scholarships.   The AORE 2013 Conference Proposal Form is now available. You can find it in the Conference section of our site, under Educational Presentations.    The 2013 Exhibitor Registration Form is now online! You can find it in the Conference section of our site, under Sponsors and Exhibitors.    In February, the AORE signed the updated Wilderness First Aid Scope of Practices, which serves to, “… assist the lay public, outdoor program administrators, and other consumers of wilderness medicine courses in their choice of an appropriate course and credential for their programs.”  This updated Scope is an outcome of countless discussions and the collaborative efforts of many, including the AORE’s 2009 conference Wilderness Medicine Roundtable.    The AORE text book Outdoor Program Administration - Practices and Principles, is now available for sale via aore.com.  This is the perfect opportunity to put in your order for next fall's classes!  Go to the AORE Store and download the purchase order form now!   This season, please consider giving to the AORE Annual Fund for Student and Professional Development.  This is a wonderful and simple way to contribute to your association!    Give Online   Thank you for a wonderful 2012 National Conference!  Please see our Conference Wrap-Up summary on the conference history page!    Please check out our brand-new AORE online Store in our 'News' tab to the left! The store is powered by our partner SustainU and is where you can purchase the brown and grey AORE logo t-shirts you saw at the conference! Visit and enjoy!   AORE Dropbox:  Visit the AORE account to upload your conference presentations and to view others! Visit: Dropbox (which is powered through box.com) for access to this service.

Awards & Scholarships

Association Awards

The Jim Rennie Leadership Award sponsored by Osprey recognizes contributions to AORE which are far beyond the ordinary and which have had a significant and lasting impact on the Association and its mission.  The award also recognizes professional work or leadership of unusual significance in the field of outdoor recreation and education. The nominee must be a current AORE professional member in good standing.

The Bill March Student Achievement Award sponsored by Osprey is presented to an individual who makes outstanding contributions to an outdoor recreation and education program while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. The nominee must be a current AORE student member in good standing.

The David J Webb Program Excellence Award sponsored by Marmothonors an outstanding non-profit outdoor program which has provided dynamic and innovative services to its participants, demonstrated professionalism and high standards of conduct, and contributed to the outdoor community at large by sharing information and assisting other programs. The nominee must be a current organization member in good standing.

The Jim Rennie Leadership Award recognizes contributions to AORE which are far beyond the ordinary and which have had a significant and lasting impact on the Association and its mission. The award also recognizes professional work or leadership of unusual significance in the field of outdoor recreation and education. 

Outdoor Network Leadership Award

Bill March Student Achievement Award

The Bill March Student Achievement Award is presented to an individual who makes outstanding contributions to an outdoor recreation and education program while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

David J Webb Program Excellence Award

The David J Webb Program Excellence Award honors an outstanding non-profit outdoor program which has provided dynamic and innovative services to its participants, demonstrated professionalism and high standards of conduct, and contributed to the outdoor community at large by sharing information and assisting other programs.

Student Scholarship

The Student Literary Award recognizes students with excellent writing skills. Two awards are given annually; one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student. The award winners will receive a scholarship to attend the annual AORE Conference and a scholarship to attend the Student Development Workshop offered during the pre-conference sessions. Winning and other selected manuscripts may be included in the edited papers of the AORE Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education. Award winners are expected to present their paper at the AORE conference.

This year multiple organizations have expressed their support of AORE and its membership and are offering scholarships for professional skill development to student and professional members of the Association. We would like to thank the following organizations for supplying these excellent opportunities for our members:

American Alpine Institute 

Professional or Student Members

·         Four $750 scholarships for Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part I or II Courses or to our Alpinism I or II Courses

American Mountain Guides Association

Professional or Student Members

·         One scholarship for a Single Pitch Instructor Course

·         One scholarship for a Climbing Wall Instructor Course/Exam

Landmark Learning

Professional or Student Members

·         One scholarship for a Leave No Trace Master Educator Course

Wilderness Medical Associates

Professional or Student Members

·         One scholarship for $150 off any WMA course three days or longer in length

Wilderness Medical Training Center

Professional or Student Members

·         One scholarship for a standard Wilderness First Aid course (may be used for recertification)

Professional Climbing Instructors Association

Student Members Only

·         One scholarship for a Base Managed Climbing Instructor Course

·         One scholarship for a Climbing Wall Instructor Course

All scholarship applicants must be current members of the AORE and over the age of 18.  Scholarships are for tuition only.  Winners are responsible for travel to the course site.  Winners must enroll in and participate in the course during the 2013 calendar year. Any scholarship funds not utilized by December 31, 2013 will be forfeited.  Scholarship funds are non-transferrable.