Honors and Awards Committee

Mission

Evaluates, judges and awards recognition to AZA institutional applicants for professional achievements in multiple categories across many areas of expertise in our profession.

Chair
Brian Aucone, Denver Zoo

Vice Chair
Richard Bergl, North Carolina Zoo

Members
Michael Allen, Queens Zoo (WCS)
Julie Bates, Dallas Zoo
Timothy Binder, The Florida Aquarium
Kathryn Corr, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Kristen Cytacki, Palm Beach Zoo
Nik Dehejia, Oakland Zoo
Nicholas Espinosa, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Julie Hartunian, Roto
Jason Jacobs, Lion Country Safari
David McGuire, Saint Louis Zoo
Dennis Poon, Woodland Park Zoo
Su-Jen Roberts, Wildlife Conservation Society
Richard Schwartz, Nashville Zoo
Diane Thompson, Binder Park Zoo
Larry Warner, North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Board Liaison
Dwight Scott, Saint Louis Zoo

AZA Staff Liaison
Sarah Gilsoul
Jessica Heckendorn