26th Annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame

In 1998, Wildlife for Tomorrow and the Arizona Game and Fish Department joined forces to establish the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. This prestigious award honors individuals and organizations that have made remarkable and enduring contributions towards the conservation of Arizona's wildlife, the preservation of its natural resources, and the promotion of the state's outdoor heritage.

Notable inductees from past years include Senator Barry Goldwater, Congressman Mo Udall, esteemed sports writer Ben A very, outdoor writer Bob Hirsch, the Phoenix Herpetological Society, Senator John McCain, and many other dedicated individuals and organizations who have tirelessly worked towards conserving Arizona's precious wildlife.

2024 Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

Join us on August 24, 2024 for the 26th Annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Wigwam Resort. The evening will include a social hour fundraiser starting at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and awards ceremony.  Please click on the button below to purchase tickets and learn about sponsorship opportunities available for this event.

If you have any questions, please email info@wildlifefortomorrow.org.

The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame

Honoring those who have made a significant impact on wildlife in Arizona…

The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame is incredibly important as it recognizes and celebrates wildlife conservation efforts that are crucial for Arizona's wildlife and future generations. It is vital to honor the individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to preserving the natural beauty of Arizona and its diverse wildlife.

Past inductees deserve heartfelt congratulations for their outstanding contributions.

To view the inspiring efforts of past Inductees, please visit Wildlife for Tomorrow's YouTube account.

Previous Inductees

  • Arizona Big Game Super Raffle, DBA Conservation First U.S.A.

    Eddy Corona

    Kurt Davis

    Former Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt

    An Ark for Arizona’s Natural Heritage

    Terry Johnson

    Tice Supplee

    Bill Roe

    Arthur Pearce

  • Dr. Tom Boggess III

    Cinda Howard

    Joe Miller

    Bill Winter “Deceased”

    Mule Deer Foundation

  • Arizona Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

    Bill Hardy

    Margie Anderson

    Charlie Kelly

    Randy Babb

  • AZ-Sonora Desert Museum

    Josiah (Joe) Austin

    Joe Bill Pickrell

    Justin Stewart

    Peggy Anne Vallery

    Gloria Tom

  • Bob Fletcher

    Mike Ingram

    John Koleszar

    Richard Williams

    Malpai Borderlands Group

  • Catherine Cimellaro

    Tracy Unmacht

    Arizona Deer Association

    Diablo Trust

    Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

  • Steve Hirsch

    Steve Clark

    Warner Glenn

    Larry Voyles

    Jean Wilson

  • Richard Sprague

    Jim Unmacht

    Terry and Marge Abbott

    Kevin and Patti O’Connell

    Sempra Energy

  • Senator John McCain

    John W. Harris

    Jim O’Haco

    Dan Priest

    Audubon Arizona

  • Art Craker

    Brian Pinney

    Gary Swanson

    The Saba Family

    Arizona Deer Association – Buckskin Chapter

  • Sandra S. Froman

    William D. “Don” Martin

    Walter Shontz

    Dale L. Slocum

    Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International

  • John Toner

    Dave La Morte

    Ed Shannahan

    Wendell Swank

    National Wild Turkey Federation-AZ Chapter

  • Joe Melton

    Antonio (Tony) Perri

    Roger (Buck) Appleby

    Arizona Antelope Foundation

    Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center Volunteers

  • William Cordasco

    Michael M. Golightly

    Liberty Wildlife

    Babbitt Ranches

    Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club

  • Bill Post

    Dr. Robert Ohmart

    Frances Werner

    Mesa Hunter Education Team

    Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club

  • Duane L. Shroufe

    Gary Barcom

    L. V. Yates

    Chandler Rod and Gun Club

  • Paul Berquist

    Representative Jerry Weiers

    Arizona Elk Society

    Tom Mackin

    Beth Woodin

  • Bonnie Swarbrick

    Bill Quimby

    Richard Brown

    Salt River Project

    Phoenix Herpetological Society

  • Senator Robert Cannell

    Pete Cowgill

    Anita MacFarlane

    Marvin Robbins

    Mogollon Sporting Association

  • Dave Cohen

    Ron and Sharon Eichelberger

    Steve Bodinet

    The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

  • Margaret Bohannan

    Rep. Jim Carruthers

    Richard Sloan

    The Nature Conservancy of Arizona

  • David E. Brown

    Tom Foust

    Stan Jones

    Anglers United

  • Walter Collins

    Herbert Guenther

    Sherrie Russell Meline

    Arizona Ducks Unlimited

  • Tom Woods

    Ted Blaylock

    DeWayne Smith

    Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society

  • Morris K. (Mo) Udall

    Bob Hirsch

    Pete Cimellaro

    Arizona Heritage Alliance

    Arizona Public Service Company

  • Ben Avery

    Barry Goldwater

    Arthur “Bill” Greene, Jr.

    Eva Patten

    Larry Toschik