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
Sue Chin, Bronx Zoo
Vice Chair
Allison Tuttle, Mystic Aquarium
Members
John Aikin, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Brian Aucone, Denver Zoo
Misha Body, California Science Center
Mike Chamberlain, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Kristen Cytacki, Palm Beach Zoo
Nik Dehejia, Oakland Zoo
Michelle Furrer, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Marc Heinzman, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Dia Hitt, North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Jason Jacobs, Sacramento Zoo
Claire Martin, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Chris Pfefferkorn, Birmingham Zoo
Peter Riger, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Megan Ross, Lincoln Park Zoo
Thomas Schmid, Texas State Aquarium
Richard Schwartz, Nashville Zoo, Inc.
Board Liaison
Dwight Scott, San Diego Zoo
Staff Liaison
Rob Vernon