Association of Zoos and Aquariums

About the Diversity Award

Deadline: All applications are due by close of business on May 1, 2008
Time Frame: Programs must be active 2005-2007

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recognizes the value of human diversity (including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs and political or other ideologies) in all endeavors.

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.

The award recognizes the most significant innovative, productive, far-reaching, program to promote diver in institutions throughout AZA. Therefore priority will be given to significant, comprehensive programs. Programs designed as one-time or special events for single implementation will not be considered. Programs must be active at the time of submission to be eligible for this award.

If there is any question as to what constitutes an eligible project, please email , Honors and Awards Committee Chairman or call (952)431-9299.

Take a look at past winners.

How to Submit an Application

Remember to submit a Media Release Form (in DOC) with your application.

All Honors and Awards applications must be submitted in electronic format ONLY and must be compiled into one PDF file. Please make sure the file name reflects both the award name and the institution.

AZA has contracted with WEBCARGO to provide a quick and easy way for you to submit your application. Click here to send your application via WEBCARGO.