Ormsby and Thickstun Interpretive Design
List of Publications that have won awards:

2009 Children's Media Award by Asociation for Partners for Public Lands 2009 Media Award for CONDOR, SPIRIT OF THE CANYON, by Robert Mesta, Grand Canyon Association

2008
First Place Winner of Glyph Award from Arizona Book Publishers Association for Best Children's Fiction, and Finalist in
"Embodying Arizona" category
CONDOR, SPIRIT OF THE CANYON, by Robert Mesta, Grand Canyon Association

2007
First Place Winner of Western Regional Book Design & Production Award Winners For Guide/Travel Book Category
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK GUIDE SERIES, by Charlie Craighead, Grand Teton Association

2005
First Place Winner of National Association for Interpretation 2005 Media Award for Large Book
SCULPTED BY ICE--GLACIERS IN THE ALASKA LANDSCAPE, by Michael Collier, Author and Photographer; Susan Tasaki, Editor; Lisa Oakley, Alaska Natural History Association, Project Manager.

From the award guidelines:
In order to support the purpose of the National Association for Interpretation of "inspiring leadership and excellence to advance heritage interpretation as a profession," entries were evaluated on the following criteria:
1. The entry exhibits outstanding application of interpretive principles.
2. The entry communicates its intended message most effectively and in an appropriate manner.
3. The entry engages users through effective use of art and technology.
4. The entry utilizes resources and materials with utmost responsibility and to the highest quality possible.

APPL Awards, +48 pages
SCULPTED BY ICE--GLACIERS IN THE ALASKA LANDSCAPE, by Michael Collier, Alaska Natural History Association

APPL Awards, Trailguides
GRAN QUIVIRA TRAILGUIDE, by NPS Staff, Western National Park Association

2004
Mountains and Plains Booksellers Association Regional Book Award
Adult Regional Reference:
CREATION OF THE TETON LANDSCAPE, by Love, Reed and Pierce, Grand Teton Natural History Association

2003
National Interpreters Association Award
SITKA TRAILGUIDE
Alaska Natural History Association, Trailguide Category

2002
APPL Awards
YOSEMITE FLORA
Yosemite Association, APPL Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2000

CHILKOOT TRAILGUIDE
Klondike Gold Rush National Park, Alaska Natural History Association,
APPL Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2002

CANYONLANDS SKY ISLAND ROADGUIDE
Canyonlands NHA. APPL Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2002

NPS WINTER OLYMPICS NEWSPAPER
Canyonlands NHA, APPL Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2002

2000
APPL Awards
The Director's Award was given to A LAND IN MOTION: CALIFORNIA'S SAN ANDREAS FAULT at the 2000 Cooperating Association Excellence in Interpretation Awards, sponsored by the National Park Service. This book also won the Joint Venture Publication category, with the following quote from the judges:
“should be considered for Director's Award....exquisite photos, layout, in-depth and thorough, masterful job.”

WHO ATE BACKYARD?
Grand Teton Natural History Assoc., Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2000

DENALI ROAD GUIDE
Alaska Natural History Association, Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2000

WALKING AND EXPLORING SAN FRANCISCO'S PACIFIC SHORE
Golden Gate National Parks Assoc., Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2000

YOSEMITE FIELD SEMINAR CATALOGUE,
Yosemite Association, Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 2000

SPONSORSHIP APPEAL FOR YOSEMITE FLORA
Yosemite Association, American Association of Museums, 2000

Other books and publications that have been awarded:
BOOKS SURVIVORS IN THE SHADOWS: ENDANGERED SPECIES
Northland Publishing, Western Book Award, 1994

RAVENSONG
Northland Publishing First place Trade Book, Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association, 1993

TRADITION AND INNOVATION
Yosemite Association, American Assoc. of Museums Award, 1992 NPS
Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

COMMON INSECTS
Colorado National Monument, NHA NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

ALCATRAZ, MUIR WOODS & FORT POINT
book’s illustrations, Golden Gate National Park Assoc. American Institute
of Graphic Arts Certificate of Excellence, 1992 San Francisco Advertising
Club Silver Award, 1992 NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

PUEBLO BIRDS AND MYTHS
Northland Publishing First place Trade Book, Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association, 1991

BLACK BEARS
Great Smoky Mt. NHA PICA Award, 1991 NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

TRAILGUIDES COLTER BAY MAP AND GUIDE
Grand Teton NHA National Interpreters Assoc. Award, 1995

MUIR WOODS TRAILGUIDE
Golden Gate National Park Assoc. NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

ROADGUIDE TO ARCHES,
Canyonlands NHA NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE,
Sequoia NHA NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition

1992 FIELD SEMINARS,
Yosemite Association NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

POSTERS TONTO PLATFORM,
Grand Canyon NHA NPS Cooperating Assoc. Pub. Competition, 1992

THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MONTEREY BAY
Monterey Bay Aquarium, First place,
Travel book, Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association, 1998

Samples of many of these available for review upon request.