Beginning in 2017 (and backdated to 20112010),
NASPA has recognized '''player''' excellence by awarding
the '''titles'''
An annually updated [{{SERVER}}/ratings/titlists.shtml list]
shows the years in which each titlist achieved their current
rank. The list was last revised on 20202022-0207-2813.
== How Titles are Earned ==
For player recognition purposes, our tournament year begins when the
first game begins at the [[North American SCRABBLE Championship| annual championship]] (NASC),and ends just before the first game begins at the next NASCchampionship.
We rank players according to their overall performance ratings (OPR).
Players retain earned titles as long as they maintain their memberships
in good standing, or until they earn a superior title.
The [[Advisory Board]] is currently evaluating how to recognize former players as part of this program.