| Date |
Agency |
Award |
| 2024 |
Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Award - Honorable Mention in Planning Excellence
|
Maricopa County Parks Vision 2030
|
| 2024 |
National Association of Counties (NACo)
|
Achievement Award - Natural Resource Plan
|
| 2023 |
National Association of Counties (NACo)
|
Achievement Award - Greater Gila River Corridor Project at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
|
| 2023 |
National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials
|
Conservation Category - Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Land Acquisition |
| 2023 |
National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials
|
Outstanding Volunteer Category - Gayland Lockridge
|
| 2022 |
National Association of Counties (NACo) |
Achievement Award - Desert Defenders Program |
| 2022 |
National Association of Counties (NACo) |
Achievement Award - Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant Online Videos |
| 2021 |
National Association of Counties (NACo) |
Achievement Award - Government Boathouse and Dock at Lake Pleasant Regional Park (Partnership) |
| 2019 |
|
Award of Distinction - Maricopa Trail |
| 2019 |
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) |
2019 NACPRO Award in the Trails & Corridors - Class II category - Maricopa Trail |
| 2019 |
National Association of Counties (NACo) |
Achievement Award - Trail Management Manual Update |
| 2018 |
American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration |
Honorable Cornelius Amory Pugsley Award - William Scalzo, former Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Director |
| 2018 |
National Association of Counties (NACo) |
Achievement Award - Hassayampa River Preserve Partnership |
| 2018 |
Phoenix Magazine Best of Award |
Best Way to Get Outdoors in the Summer - Moonlight Hiking |
| 2018 |
Phoenix Magazine Best of Award |
Best Secret Waterfall - Waterfall Canyon Trail, White Tank Mountain Regional Park |
| 2017 |
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association |
Professional Of The Year Award - Director R.J. Cardin |
| 2017 |
National Association of Counties
|
2017 Achievement Award - Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race |
| 2017 |
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) |
2017 NACPRO Award in the Park & Recreation Facility - Class II category - Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Center |
| 2017 |
The National Association of Counties (NACo) |
Achievement Award - Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race under the category of Parks and Recreation. |
| 2016 |
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) |
Outstanding Public Official Award for Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Andy Kunasek |
|
2015
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Natural Resources Award - Lake Pleasant Regional Park Trail System
|
|
2015
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award/Best in Category - Wag 'n Walk Adoption Hikes
|
|
2014
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - 100 Miles in 100 Days Program
|
|
2012
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award/Best in Category - Homeschooling Program
|
|
2012
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - Kayaking Program (Cabela's)
|
|
2012
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award in Public Policy/Plans - Vulture Mountains Recreation Area - Merit Award
|
|
2011
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Outstanding Facility Award for Cities with Populations over 100,000 from Maricopa County
|
|
2011
|
Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
|
Environmental Award – White Tank Library and Nature Center
|
|
2011
|
Arizona Real Estate
|
Most Sustainable Project
|
|
2011
|
Engineering News-Record Southwest
|
Best Green Building Project
|
|
2011
|
Library Journal's New Landmark Libraries
|
Honorable Mention
|
|
2011
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - McDowell Pump Track
|
|
2011
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - White Tank Library and Nature Center
|
|
2011
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Reader's Choice Best of…Best Ruins
|
|
2011
|
Valley Forward
|
31st Annual Excellence Awards - Environmental Technologies Public Sector - Merit Award
|
|
2010
|
American Trails
|
Kids and Trails - Desert Critter Scene Investigators
|
|
2010
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - Buckeye Hills General Joe Foss Shooting Complex
|
|
2010
|
National Association of Counties
|
Best of Category and Achievement Award - Desert C.S.I. Program
|
|
2010
|
National Association of County Park & Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
|
Park and Recreation Program - Class II - Desert CSI Program
|
|
2010
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award - White Tank Mountain Regional Park Library and Nature Center - Merit Award
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Flume
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Slate Trail
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Baseline
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Coldwater
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Gila (Barrier-Free)
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Pedersen
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Toothaker
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Bluff
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Dixie Mine
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Granite
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - North
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Nursery
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Scenic
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Tonto
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Hedgehog
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Littleleaf
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Malpais
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Stargazer
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Dragonfly Trail
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Elephant Mountain Trail
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Metate Trail
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Tortuga Trail
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Amigos Wash
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Cat Peaks
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - County Line
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Crismon Wash
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Levee
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Moon Rock
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Ruidoso
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Spillway
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Bajada
|
|
2009
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award in Environmental Stewardship for the Agua Fria Conservation Area - Merit Award
|
|
2009
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Best East Valley Hike - Pass Mountain
|
|
2009
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Best Guided Hike - Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
|
|
2009
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Best Hike for Speed Freaks - San Tan Trail
|
|
2009
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Best Outdoor Shooting Range - Usery Mountain Shooting Range
|
|
2009
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award in Building and Structures - Environmentall Friendly Nature Centers - Merit Award
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Chuparosa
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Rock Knob
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Shallmo Wash
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Tortoise
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Sonoran
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Verde
|
|
2009
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Mule Deer
|
|
2008
|
ASCOT State Trails System
|
Arizona State Trails System - Coachwhip
|
|
2008
|
Maricopa Association of Governments
|
Desert Peak Award - El Rio Watercourse Master Plan
|
|
2008
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - Lake Pleasant Camp
|
|
2008
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - Youth and Family Fitness Hikes and Programs
|
|
2008
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award in Site Development and Landscape - Waterfall Trail - Merit Award
|
|
2007
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Outstanding Program Award Aquatics Program - Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant
|
|
2007
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Best of…Best Creative Way to Take a Hike
|
|
2007
|
Phoenix New Times
|
Best of…Best East Mountain Bike Ride
|
|
2007
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award in Open Space and Connectivity Trails - Merit Award
|
|
2007
|
Valley Forward
|
Crescordia Award in Environmental Education / Communication - Public Sector - Programs with Purpose - Merit Award
|
|
2007
|
WESTMARC – Best of the West
|
Best of the West - Interpretive Programming - Honorable Mention in Attractions, Destinations and Tourism
|
|
2007
|
National Recreation & Parks Association
|
Pacific Southwest Regional Citation of Merit
|
|
2005
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Outstanding Volunteer - Celeste Hamilton
|
|
2005
|
AZ Quality Award
|
Pioneer Award - small category
|
|
2005
|
Best of the West
|
Attractions, Destinations, and Tourism category
|
|
2005
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award - 50 Hikes on 50 Trails, Celebrating 50 Years
|
|
2004
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Outstanding Public Official Award - Supervisor Andy Kunasek
|
|
2004
|
Maricopa Association of Governments
|
Desert Peaks Award
|
|
2004
|
Valley Forward Association
|
|
|
2003
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Distinguished Service Award
|
|
2003
|
Arizona Clean & Beautiful
|
Governor's Pride in Arizona Award
|
|
2003
|
National Association of Counties
|
Award for our Interpretive Ranger Program
|
|
2003
|
National Association of Counties
|
Award for the Adobe Mountain Recreation Area
|
|
2003
|
National Association of County Park & Recreation Officials
|
Outstanding Public Official - Supervisor Andy Kunasek
|
|
2003
|
National Association of County Park & Recreation Officials
|
Award for Conservation - Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
|
|
2002
|
Valley Forward Association
|
Environmental Education and Communication Award
|
|
2002
|
Valley Forward Association
|
President’s Award for Special Achievement in Environmental Excellence
|
|
2002
|
WESTMARC – Best of the West
|
West Valley Treasures
|
|
2002
|
WESTMARC – Best of the West
|
West Valley Treasures
|
|
1995
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Outstanding Recreational Facility Award
|
|
1995
|
Arizona Parks & Recreation Association
|
Partnership Award
|
|
1995
|
Bureau of Land Management
|
Wonderful Outdoor World Urban Youth Program
|
|
1995
|
Eye to the Future Award
|
|
|
1995
|
Governor's Pride Award/AZ Clean and Beautiful
|
Volunteer program
|
|
1995
|
National Association of Counties
|
Achievement Award
|
|
1995
|
National Recreation & Parks Association
|
Pacific Southwest Regional Citation of Merit
|
|
1995
|
Valley Forward Association
|
Environmental Education and Communication
|
|
1995
|
Valley Forward Association
|
President's Award for Special Achievement in Environmental Excellence
|