{"id":1607,"date":"2022-03-16T14:44:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T21:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-azgfd-main.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=1607"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:38:12","slug":"commission-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/about-arizona-game-fish\/commission-public-information\/about-the-commission\/commission-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Commission Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"awards-banquet-set-for-january-2022\">2025 Awards Recipients and Banquet Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Commission awards banquet set for Jan. 17, 20<\/strong>26<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Arizona Game and Fish Commission announced the recipients of the 2025 Commission Awards at its Sept. 5 meeting in Eagar, Ariz. The awards recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state\u2019s wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s recipients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Award of Excellence&nbsp;\u2013 Ed Sanchez and David Fernandez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth Conservationist of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Matthew Hong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Mike Russell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation Organization of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Tom Hannagan, Desert Fence Busters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservationist of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Chuck Podolak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Resource Professional of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Elvy Barton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Cosimo Ingrande<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educator of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Vatsal Chikani<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentor of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Jonathan Ochoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Advocate of the Year&nbsp;&#8211; Senator T.J. Shope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Partner of the Year&nbsp;&#8211; Rio Salado Sportsman&#8217;s Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buck Appleby Hunter Education Instructor of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Michael Zaccardi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Habitat Steward of the Year&nbsp;\u2013 Gail Steiger of the Spider Ranch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North American Model Commissioner&#8217;s Award&nbsp;\u2013 Anne Justice Allen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The awards will be presented at the annual Commission Awards Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Highland Plaza, 11111 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020. The banquet will begin with a social hour at 4 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the awards program starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $90 per person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.lglforms.com\/form_engine\/s\/9yK-G7OlZw1WB-nEwr32QA?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commission Awards Banquet Registration Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-alpha-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sponsorships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sponsors receive logo placement in the event program and on-screen presentation, recognition on the Arizona Game and Fish Department\u2019s website (which receives more than 1 million views annually), and exposure to an influential audience of conservation leaders, outdoor recreation supporters and state decision-makers. Your sponsorship not only helps celebrate Arizona\u2019s conservationists but also ensures that this important event is possible, as all banquet costs are covered through ticket sales and sponsor contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.lglforms.com\/form_engine\/s\/9yK-G7OlZw1WB-nEwr32QA?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a sponsor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.lglforms.com\/form_engine\/s\/9yK-G7OlZw1WB-nEwr32QA?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a sponsor today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>DIAMOND Sponsor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" 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https:\/\/azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/17134329\/AZ-Sportsmen-for-Wildlife-Conservation-AZSFWC_Logo_trans-copy.png 1130w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bar Sponsor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Sponsorship still 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has-small-font-size\">(Sponsorship still available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Event Supporter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Sponsorships still available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2025 Award Categories&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AWARD OF EXCELLENCE<\/strong>: Any individual, group, organization, club, foundation, or agency that has excelled in efforts to benefit wildlife, wildlife habitats, or programs of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YOUTH CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any individual, 18 years of age or younger, who has excelled in efforts to benefit wildlife and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEDIA OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any media source (radio, television, magazine, newsletter, or periodical) that has published articles or materials beneficial to public interest about wildlife or wildlife related topics and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any organization, group, foundation, or agency that has excelled in efforts to enhance the welfare of wildlife, wildlife related recreation, and the mission of the Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any individual, not associated with a professional agency, which has excelled in efforts to enhance, conserve, and manage wildlife or their habitats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any individual who through a professional agency affiliation has excelled in efforts to enhance, conserve, and manage wildlife or their habitats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any individual who, as a <em>registered volunteer <\/em>with the Department, has excelled in efforts to support and benefit the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any individual whose educational activities have advanced and supported the welfare of wildlife, wildlife related recreation, or the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MENTOR OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any individual who has acted in the role of a mentor and whose efforts have resulted in the promotion and support of future wildlife conservation efforts and the development of future wildlife conservation leaders in Arizona.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR (Two Nominations): <\/strong>Any individual that has engaged in political advocacy for the betterment of wildlife conservation and in the support of the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR<\/strong>: Any business partner that actively promotes Game and Fish through innovative approaches, community involvement and a customer service focus that benefits the citizens of Arizona and supports the Game and Fish\u2019s mission of wildlife conservation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BUCK APPLEBY HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong>: Any hunter education instructor who actively participates in hunter education activities and demonstrates the highest level of customer service, dedication and professionalism during these activities. Award category recently approved by the AZGFD Commission in honor of Buck Appleby, a long time hunter education instructor who passed away in 2010.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arizona Game and Fish Commission held its first awards banquet on Jan. 12, 1991. 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