Scholarship Recipients

AZA received applications from more than 70 qualified candidates for our 2008 Professional Training Scholarships. The eight recipients in our four award categories are listed below. AZA and the Board of Regents would like to thank everyone who applied and encourage you to apply again next year. Applications for the 2009 scholarships will be available on our website in August 2008.

Robert O. Wagner Professional Development Award

Sue Margulis
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, Illinois

Margaret A. Dankworth Management Award

Carrie Chen
Aquarium of the Bay
San Francisco, CA

Diversity Advancement Award

Tanya Paul
Oregon Zoo
Portland, Oregon

Disney's Animal Kingdom Diversity Advancement Award

Jo-Elle Mogerman
Chicago Zoological Society
Brookfield, Illinois

International Conservation Training Award

Jeta James Fawoh
Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund
Yaounde, Cameroon

Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Conservation Training Award

Fabiola Riva Melofiro
Asociacion Cracidae Peru
Lambayeque, Peru

The Ellen Trout Zoo Crocodile Conservation Award

Luz Barrantes
Aquarium: Pacific Marine Park
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Cameron Park Zoo Amphibian Conservation Award

Paula Janeth Pena Loyola
Museo de Zoologia de la Pontificia
Quito, Ecuador