Annual Distinguished Arizonans - Since 1986, our highest tribute to outstanding humanitarian leaders and invaluable contributors to our community & Arizona Amateur Football in particular.. These individuals are most notable for tireless public service, philanthropy, and efforts that have positively impacted the lives of all of us, but especially the lives of our Arizona youth, and the propagation of amateur as a means of building tomorrow's leaders.
2022 NFF Distinguished Arizonans & Contributors to AZ Amateur Football
2021 Distinguished Arizonans & "Achievement of Excellence for Contributing to AZ Youth Sports"
PAST RECIPIENTS OF VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER "DISTINGUISHED ARIZONAN AWARD"
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2022 Mark Brand (ASU) & David Hines (AIA) & Dan Manucci (AIA Radio & QB Mentor)
2021 Richard Obert & Rich Reid - "Achievement of Excellence in Youth Sports Award" 2020 Janie and Bill Riddle 2019 Bruce Cooper 2018 Charles "Nap" Lawrence, and Ed "Fast Eddie" Sandidge 2017 Craig Fouhy 2016 John Bebbling 2015 Don Bocchi 2014 Lew Shaw 2013 Erik "Wid" Widmark 2012 Jane and Geoffrey Edmunds 2011 Barry Sollenberger 2010 The Fiesta Bowl Founders 2009 Karen and Bob Hobbs, Sr. 2008 Bill Post 2007 Eddie Basha 2006 Jerry Colangelo 2005 Ira Fulton 2004 Wally Kelly |
2003 Dr. Paul Steingard
2002 Dr. Harold Slemmer 2001 Vickie Gamby 2000 John Junker 1999 Dr. Voie S. Coy 1998 Bill Denney 1997 Nick Balich 1996 Dr. George Smith 1995 Coach Frank Kush 1994 Cedric Dempsey 1993 Bill Kajikawa 1992 George Bogle 1991 Coach Dan Devine 1990 Bruce Skinner 1989 Karl Eller 1988 Dr. Morrison "Dit" Warren 1987 Dan Mardian 1986 Bill Shover |
