The Arizona Center for Rural Leadership  annually recognizes CENTRL Alumni who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities either through Agrarian Impact or Civic Impact.  

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Nominations are due by Friday, November 11, 2022.     

The 2023 Recipients will be awarded at the 40th Anniversary CENTRL Celebration Saturday June 3, 2023 at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.

AGRARIAN IMPACT This award recognizes a Project CENTRL alumnus whose impact has significantly contributed to agrarian developments in their community. This award not only spotlights production agricultural achievements but also policy development, conservation of natural resources, and strong volunteer involvement with organizations which seek to promote Arizona agriculture.

CIVIC IMPACT This award recognizes a Project CENTRL alumnus whose impact significantly contributes to the civic life in their community. These contributions may include but are not limited to, public policy, organizational development, and volunteer enhancement activities intended to improve the common good of their community and beyond.

The CENTRL Alumni Committee considers nominees from the  current year and previous calendar year that were not selected.  In an effort to recognize as many alumni as possible, any previous award winner from any category is not eligible to be nominated for another award in a different category. 

Past Alumni Award Recipients