RAPID CITY, SD (March 30, 2026) – National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) congratulates board member Barb Terry on being recognized with ATA's Industry Impact Award at the Industry Celebration at the 2026 ATA Trade Show in Indianapolis.
Terry has served on the NBEF board of directors and instructs bowhunter and crossbow hunter education classes. Over the last decade she has worked as a mentor and guide for youth, physically challenged youth and combat wounded veterans on numerous hunts in Ohio. Barb believes in sharing her passion for the outdoors and hunting with as many youth and adults as possible. Safety is a priority for Barb followed closely by ethics and the pure enjoyment of the shooting and hunting sports. Terry hunts with crossbow, longbow, shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader and handgun. She also bow fishes with a recurve bow.
The ATA Industry Impact award is designed to honor leaders in the archery industry who inspire others and grow participation in archery and bowhunting. A group of archery industry peers nominate individuals whose contributions to the industry are made through creativity, service, technology, philanthropy, engagement, longevity, sustainability, overcoming adversity or raising awareness.
"NBEF is delighted that Barb was honored with this award," said Marilyn Bentz, Executive Director of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation. "She tirelessly contributes to the industry and NBEF. She is always willing to teach a class and inspire new bowhunting participants to hunt safely and ethically."
NBEF helps bowhunters learn to be safe, successful and stewards of the sport. NBEF offers bowhunting instructional items, books, videos, 3-D models, apparel and more at nbef.org.
About NBEF
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation offers instructional content and tools for bowhunter education and hunter education. Helping bowhunters become safe and successful hunters and stewards of the sport are important NBEF missions. NBEF provides the bowhunter certification curriculum and class content that some states and certain circumstances require to bow hunt. NBEF provides instructor training and certification.
NBEF oversees the International Bowhunter Education Program and works with the International Hunter Education Association and state agencies to coordinate a unified program. States may have additional requirements. Europe and other countries offer full reciprocity for the NBEF (IBEP) certification and conduct classes.
NBEF also oversees the International Crossbow Education Program and works with state agencies responsible for crossbow education to develop comprehensive online crossbow safety courses that teach students important laws and regulations, game identification, and safe, responsible handling of crossbow equipment.
NBEF is a 501(c)3 corporation that isn't a membership-based organization. Tax-deductible donations to support this non-profit are welcome.
Learn more at nbef.org.