Grand Canyon Announces Interpreter of the Year

photo of Pam Cox and Superintendent Joe Alston Grand Canyon, AZ - Superintendent Joe Alston is pleased to announce Pam Cox as the recipient of Grand Canyon National Park's Interpreter of the Year for 2003. Pam was nominated and selected by her peers for this honor. She consistently provides visitors with opportunities to connect with the canyon and ensures that resource messages are included in her programs.

Pam is one of two interpretive park rangers who live and work at Phantom Ranch on the floor of the canyon. Pam's spouse works for the National Park Service and her son attends the Grand Canyon High School. Although she spends most of her time in the canyon, she continues to be integral part of the South Rim interpretive team. Pam did an outstanding job coordinating the commemoration of the anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Grand Canyon. She spent numerous hours on research and developed an exhibit on the CCC for Yavapai Observation Station. She also provides training to staff on CPR and Automated Electronic Defibrillator use, she ensures that first aid supplies are on hand, and she has been an excellent mentor to the new interpretive ranger at Phantom Ranch.

"Pam always has a smile on her face and finds the best that others have to offer," stated Judy Hellmich, Chief of Interpretation. "The National Park Service is very well represented at Grand Canyon National Park by the efforts of rangers like Pam Cox."