GTL AWARDS
Ronald L. Kurth Award
The Ronald L. Kurth Award was established in 1995. The late Brigadier General Kurth was a former Commander of the Arizona Air National Guard 162nd Fighter Wing stationed at Tucson International Airport. The award is presented to an individual from the GTL Adult Leadership class and is based on the recipient’s past service to the Tucson community and dedication to effecting positive changes in Tucson and Southern Arizona in the future. The award is in keeping with the philosophy of General Kurth who believed, “It’s not how far you go in life that counts, it’s what you leave behind.”
Past Recipients:
2011 – Jeannette Mare’
Fall 2008 – Billy Mordka
2008 – Brian Carmichael
2007 – La Monica Everett Haynes
2006 – Cheryl House
2005 – Suzanne McFarlin
2004 – Corey J. Reed
2003 – Margie Hildebrand
2002 – Jennifer Hesketh Aviles
2001 – Curtis Gunn
2000 – William D. DeFer III
1999 – Anne Hernandez Urban
1995 – Robin Stoddard
Tucson Leader Award
The Tucson Leader Award is given annually to Tucsonans whose commitment and active involvement in the community exemplifies proven leadership. Selection is based on the mission and goals of Greater Tucson Leadership and consistent demonstrated leadership either by finding solutions for community problems, implementing positive change that affects the quality of life in Southern Arizona, initiating or facilitating programs that generate community dialogue, and/or increasing understanding and appreciation of diversity and encouraging responsible action that enhances Tucson’s cultural richness.
Past Recipients:
2011 – Linda Cohen and Kerry Stratford
2007 – Steve Lynn
2006 – Alaina Levine
2005 – Dr. Tanis Salant
2004 – Rick Myers
2003 – Emily Meschter
2002- Dr. Richard Carmona
2001- Dr. Augusto Ortiz and Martha Ortiz
2000-Judge Nanette Warner
1999- Jim Click Jr
1998- Lorraine Lee
1997- James S. Griffith
1996- F. Ann Rodriguez
1995- Charles “Punch” Woods
1994- C. Donald Hatfield
