Honors & Awards Committee

Chairperson: Gary Mollé - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo                 gam@clevelandmetroparks.com

Rodney Fuller - Tennessee Aquarium

Ryan Leasure - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Michael Patera - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

AZFA Honors & Awards

Jack Eve Member of the Year – recycled blue glass award presented to the member that made the most significant contribution to the mission of AZFA.

Approving Authority – Board of Directors

President’s Award – recycled clear glass award that recognizes the member that the “Presidents” feel made the most significant contribution to the image of AZFA.

Approving Authority – President, President Elect and the Past (3) Presidents

Conservation Member of the Year – recycled green glass award presented to the member who contributed the most towards the conservation objectives of AZFA.

Approving Authority – Conservation Committee and the Immediate Past-President

Directors’ Award – presented to the member that the Directors at Large feel are most deserving of recognition for the reasons that are stipulated in the award.

Approving Authority – Directors at Large

Commercial Member of the Year – presented to the Commercial Member who has made the most significant contribution to AZFA.

Approving Authority – Board of Directors

Participation Award – awarded to the member(s) that participated in articles for publications, presentations, committees, roundtables, conferences, etc., for the year.

Approving Authority – Senior Director at Large

Special Guest Award – awarded to a speaker or contributor who is not a member of AZFA.

Approving Authority – Board of Directors

Lifetime Membership – presented to the member(s) who the Board feels is deserving of this honor.

Approving Authority – Board of Directors

Organizational Award – recognizes institutions that have assisted with mid-year and annual conferences and/or tours.

Approving Authority – Board of Directors