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

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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

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