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Honors and Awards

Applications for the Bean, Diversity, Education, Exhibit, Marketing, North American, and International Conservation were due on May 1, 2008. Winners will be announced at the AZA Annual Conference in September.

Edward H. Bean Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

The Edward H. Bean Award acclaims the most significant birth or hatching of a species and/or subspecies or a significant propagation or management program contributing to the reproductive success of one or more species and/or subspecies.

Excellence in Diversity Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

Through its Excellence in Diversity Award, AZA recognizes significant achievement in work force and audience diversity by an AZA member institution. Applicants may submit an entry for any diversity program designed to increase diversity through education, training, community service, recruitment/retention, interpretative exhibition, public relations, and/or marketing.

Education Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recognizes outstanding achievement in educational program design, judging programs on their ability to promote conservation knowledge, attitudes and behavior, show innovation, and measure success.

Exhibit Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, through its Exhibit Award, recognizes excellence in the area of live animal display and exhibit design by an AZA Institution (US or International) or Related Facility member.

International Conservation Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums names conservation as its highest priority, and recognizes exceptional efforts by AZA Institution, Related Facility, International Facility, or Conservation Partner members toward habitat preservation, species restoration, and support of biodiversity in the wild through the International Conservation Award.

Excellence in Marketing Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

Through this new award, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums recognizes the valuable role that marketing plays in building and sustaining business and creating platforms to interact with our various audiences.

North American Conservation Award

Deadline was May 1, 2008

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums names conservation as its highest priority, and recognizes exceptional efforts by AZA Institution, Related Facility or Conservation Partner members toward regional habitat preservation, species restoration, and support of biodiversity in the wild through its North American Conservation Award.

R. Marlin Perkins Award
for Professional Excellence

Deadline: December 15 annually

In 1978, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums established its highest award for professional excellence, named for its first recipient, R. Marlin Perkins. Only one recipient can be honored in any given year, and since the award criteria are lofty, it is anticipated that the award will not be given every year.

Nominations are accepted year-round and are due no later than December 15th of the year preceding the year in which the Award is to be conferred.

Honorary Membership Award

Deadline: July 1 annually

AZA has created a special membership category to recognize both members and non-members who have made significant contributions to the profession. Candidates should not be working in the zoo or aquarium profession and are elected by the Board of Directors.

All nomination materials and letters of sponsorship must be received by the AZA by July 1 of each year in order to be reviewed.

Tim O'Sullivan Award
for Professional Development

Deadline: April 30 annually

The Tim O'Sullivan Award for Professional Development recognizes significant long-term individual achievement and service to AZA members through the AZA Professional Development Program and the AZA Board of Regents.

  • About the Tim O'Sullivan Award
  • 2007 Recipient: John Hargleroad, Operations Director, Oglebay Park
  • 2005 Recipient: Earl Wells, Retired Director, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo (awarded posthumously)
  • 2004 Recipient: Bruce Carr, PhD, AZA Director of Conservation Education

Wendy Fisher Award
for Professional Excellence

Deadline: June 1 annually

Commercial Members who have demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, professional excellence and distinguished service to AZA and fellow Commercial Members. The award is named for its first recipient, Wendy Fisher.

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