There are still tickets available for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East in Phoenix.

The banquet recognizes individuals and organizations that have contributed to Arizona’s wildlife resources and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and presentation of the commission awards.

This year’s award recipients include:

• Award of Excellence – Senator Linda Gray, Clyde Halstead, John Wintersteen, Chandler Rod and Gun Club, Off-Highway Vehicle Legislative Work Group, United Arizona Anglers Foundation.
• Youth Environmentalist of the Year – Arizona Envirothon State Champions (Clint Hales, Zach Hare, Natalie Lucas, Michelle Scmoker and Rachel Stringer, all at Sinagua High School).
• Outdoor Writer of the Year – J.C. Amberlyn.
• Media of the Year – Arizona Boating and Watersports.
• Conservation Organization of the Year – Phoenix Zoo.
• Conservationist of the Year – Marty Underwood.
• Environmentalist of the Year – Warner Glenn.
• Volunteers of the Year – Steve Hopkins, Dave Hoyle.
• Educator of the Year – Debi Molina-Walters.
• License Dealer of the Year – Sportsman’s Warehouse.
• Outdoor Woman of the Year – Betty Mason.
• Wildlife Habitat Stewardship Award – Peggy Ingham

Individual tickets are $50. Tables of 10 are $470 – a discount of $30. To obtain a reservation form, contact Marty Fabritz at (623) 236-7281 or visit www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/commission_awards.shtml.