The Doug Morrison Award
This award is given in memory of Doug Morrison to an Arizona Biologist in a non-
supervisory position who has made significant contributions to the management and
conservation of wildlife in Arizona. This Award exemplifies the dedicated work ethic
of the Chapter’s former President and U.S. Forest Service Biologist, Doug Morrison.
Contributions can be in areas of wildlife research, education and training,
management, conservation (including legislation), or law enforcement. Contributions
can be over a relatively short period of time (e.g., months) or over several years.
Weight is given to the significance of contributions and not necessarily the number
of years in service. This Award differs from the Professional Award primarily in that it
is given to a non-supervisory biologist in memory of Doug Morrison.
Professional Service Award (Professional Wildlifer Award)
This award is given to an Arizona biologist for outstanding contributions to
management and conservation of wildlife. The individual is also recognized for their
professional work standards and conduct. Contributions can be in the areas of
wildlife research, education and training, management, conservation (including
legislative), or law enforcement. These contributions can be over several years or
limited to a few years of outstanding service. Weight is given to the significance of
contributions and professional work ethic, not necessarily the number of years in
service. Both supervisory and non-supervisory biologists may be considered for this
Award.
Conservation Award (Non-Professional Award)
This award is given to a person, or persons, not employed directly as a wildlife
biologist, or an organization not directly involved in wildlife management (including
researchers at universities), who contribute significantly to the conservation of
wildlife and/or their habitat in Arizona. Conservation can include, but is not limited to
research, education, legislation, and protection or enhancement of wildlife and their
habitat. Weight is given to the significance of the contribution to conservation.
Wildlife Habitat Relationships Award (WILDHARE Award)
This award is given to a professional wildlife biologist in Arizona for their contribution
to understanding or applying habitat principles to management of an animal species
or group of species. The recipient receives a check based on the interest generated
for the year in the Habitat Relationships account.
Scrapping Bear Award
The recipient of the Scrapping Bear Award has gone beyond the normal call of duty
in support of wildlife issues and has made exceptional contributions toward the
management and protection of wildlife and habitat resources. The recipient has
stood up for what they thought was right, even if it was controversial,
unconventional, and/or faced substantial resistance. The recipient does not have to
be a member of the Arizona Chapter.
Roger Hungerford Student Award
This award is given to a student who while attending an Arizona college or university
made significant contributions to the management and conservation of Arizona’s
wildlife and/or habitat. Management and conservation categories are similar to those
listed for the Professional Award. Weight is given to the significance of the
contribution. The Award is given in memory of one of Arizona’s finest research
biologists, Roger Hungerford.
Tribal Conservationist Award
The Tribal Conservationist Award is given to an individual working for or retired from
a Tribal natural resource department who is recognized and honored for their
exceptional work toward the betterment of tribal natural resources management.
The recipient’s impact in Indian Country has created a path for better tribal
resources management for the future. Their contributions can be over several years
or limited to a few years of outstanding service.
Outstanding Service to the Chapter Award
This award recognizes an individual who has shown continual dedication and
commitment to the Chapter. The award recipient has expended significant time and
effort while providing exceptional service to the Chapter and its members. This
individual must be a Chapter member.
David E. Brown Lifetime Achievement Award
The creation of this award in 2016 was inspired by the desire to recognize a lifetime
of work devoted to wildlife on par with David E. Brown’s lifetime accomplishments,
which were exceptional and beyond the scope of existing Chapter awards.
Therefore, a new award was created. The David E. Brown Lifetime Achievement
Award recognizes an individual for his/her accomplishments in wildlife biology and
management over their lifetime. These accomplishments may have been made in
management, education, research, administration, or in a combination of activities
that over a lifetime have noticeably advanced the field of wildlife biology and
management and enhanced wildlife conservation in Arizona. This award is intended
to be highly prestigious and not given out annually, but rather only when a deserving
individual should be recognized for a lifetime of service to wildlife in Arizona.