Wolf Recovery Foundation - Alpha Award Winners

Each year at the North American Wolf Conference, the Wolf Recovery Foundation proudly presents the Alpha Award to an individual whose achievements and contributions benefit the recovery of wolves.
2008	Rick Williamson ~ Wildlife Services
2007	David Parsons ~ The Rewilding Institute
2006	Diane Boyd ~ Numerous important positions regarding wolves in many wildlife agencies and private conservation organizations .
2005	Suzanne Stone ~ Defenders of Wildlife.
2004	The Nez Perce Tribal Wolf Recovery Team and the Nez Perce Tribe
2003	Mike Jimenez ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
2002	Val Asher, Wildlife Biologist ~ Turner Endangered Species Fund
2001	Doug Smith & Debra Guernsey ~ Yellowstone National Park
2000	Rick Williamson ~ Wildlife Services ~ Special Recognition Award
1999	Roy Heberger ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1998	Carter Niemeyer ~ Wildlife Services
1997	Joe Fontaine ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1996	Ed Bangs ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1995	Norm Bishop ~ Yellowstone National Park
1994	None
1993	Steve Fritts ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1992	Jay Gore ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1991	Mike Blake, Author ~ Dances with Wolves

Wolf Recovery Foundation's Alpha Award Winners