PHOENIX - The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame class of 2006 includes five inductees whose contributions and service have benefited Arizona's fish and wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
This major award and induction event was developed in 1998 by the Wildlife For Tomorrow Foundation to honor those who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Arizona's wildlife and are selected by the Board of Directors of the Wildlife For Tomorrow Foundation. Recognition is given annually to individuals and organizations that have worked consistently over many years through political and individual leadership, volunteer service, the mass media, environmental restoration and educational activities on behalf of Arizona's natural resources.
The newest class for induction includes:
- Bonnie Swarbrick of Sasabe, an artist and educator who has fostered efforts to save wildlife and promote natural heritage as director of education and public programs at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge;
- Bill Quimby of Tucson, former outdoor editor for the "Tucson Citizen," a proponent of wildlife conservation and outdoor pursuits;
- Richard "Dick" Brown of Flagstaff, an advocate for sport fish improvements and native fish conservation in Arizona;
- Salt River Project, the nation's oldest multipurpose reclamation project founded on the principles of resource stewardship and wildlife habitat;
- Phoenix Herpetological Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reptile education programs, relocation and rehabilitation.
The group will be honored at an induction banquet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 at
the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. Tickets to
the induction ceremony are $65 each and are available by writing the Wildlife
for Tomorrow Foundation at 11875 W. McDowell Rd. # 2124, Avondale, Ariz. 85323
or by calling the foundation at (623) 399-8721.
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Wildlife for Tomorrow was created in 1990 to enhance the management, protection
and enjoyment of Arizona's fish and wildlife resources. The foundation is
an independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that works closely with
the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide additional support for projects
and education activities where traditional resources are not adequate. Wildlife
for Tomorrow's efforts focus entirely on worthy projects within Arizona,
and no funds are passed on to national offices or to projects in other parts
of the
