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NEWS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 21, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline <\/em><\/strong>to submit nominations is April 7<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife for Tomorrow is now accepting nominations for the 27th annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1998 through a partnership between Wildlife for Tomorrow and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions to wildlife conservation, natural resource preservation, and the promotion of Arizona’s outdoor heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To submit a nomination, click here<\/a>, <\/strong>complete the form, and click “submit.” Any additional materials can be scanned and uploaded directly through the form. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 7, 2025. For inquiries or more information, please email Rebecca Bouquot at info@wildlifefortomorrow.org<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s inductees will be celebrated at the annual Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet this summer. Details regarding the date and location will be announced soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable past inductees include prominent figures from various sectors such as wildlife volunteerism, corporate leadership, politics and the media. Honorees like Ben Avery, Barry Goldwater, Morris Udall, John McCain, Bill Quimby, Tom Woods and Steve Hirsch, as well as esteemed organizations like Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Arizona Antelope Foundation, Rio Salado Sportsman\u2019s Club and Audubon Arizona, have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions. A full list of past inductees can be found\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(scroll down the page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife for Tomorrow, established in 1990 as the Foundation for the Conservation of Arizona’s Wildlife, is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the management and protection of Arizona\u2019s fish and wildlife resources. As the official 501(c)(3) partner of AZGFD, Wildlife for Tomorrow works to provide funds to advance key programs and initiatives beyond AZGFD’s self-funding capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife for Tomorrow is committed solely to supporting meaningful projects within Arizona, ensuring that funds remain dedicated to local efforts. The organization refrains from engaging in or influencing regulatory, management, or legislative decisions and does not take positions on controversial or sensitive issues. Its primary mission is to back initiatives that positively impact both wildlife and the communities of Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to WFT<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for updates on how you can contribute to wildlife conservation efforts in Arizona.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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