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About Us
AWC was Created to Focus on Youth in the Outdoors
Our board was formed out of years of work with various non profits in the conservation space. We all have a strong dedication to youth in the outdoors.
AWC Board of Directors
Jason Gentz
Leland Ledford
Leland Ledford
Leland Ledford
Leland Ledford
Leland Ledford
Mike Schmillen
Leland Ledford
Nick Negrini
Cris Bickman-Otte
Cris Bickman-Otte
Cris Bickman-Otte
Cris Bickman-Otte
Scott Hauer
Cris Bickman-Otte
Cris Bickman-Otte
Christopher Freund
Christopher Freund
Matt Otte
Christopher Freund
Mitch Otte
Mitch Otte
Invaluable Partnerships
Collaborative Efforts
We are incredibly grateful to our partners for their invaluable collaboration. These partnerships directly support AWC's mission. Together, we are building a sustainable future for our wildlife and the next generation of conservationists.
Engaging Youth in Conservation Partners
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Red Wing Environmental Learning Center (ELC)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Red Wing Environmental Learning Center (ELC)
AWC Sponsorship Beneficiaries
Randolph Reelers
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Goodhue High School Fishing Club
$1000 Sponsorship
Youth Fishing
Sponsorship helps to ensure every student angler is given the opportunity to participate
and follow their passion for fishing without financial limitation.
Benefits the Randolph/Cannon Falls/Hastings High School Fishing Team
Goodhue High School Fishing Club
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Goodhue High School Fishing Club
$500 Sponsorship
Youth Fishing
Sponsorship helps to ensure every student angler is given the opportunity to participate
and follow their passion for fishing without financial limitation.
Benefits the Goodhue High School Trap Team.
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Youth & Financial Sponsporship
AZ Youth Waterhole Conservation Initiatives
Sponsorship provides financial support and hands-on youth participation in ADBSS waterhole development/redevelopment projects in the remote Arizona mountains.
Goodhue High School Trap Team
AWC Youth in Leadership & Conservation Scholarships
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
$500 Sponsorship
Youth Trap Shooting
Sponsorship helps to ensure every student is given the opportunity to participate and follow their passion for competitive shooting without financial limitation.
Benefits the Goodhue High School Trap Team.
Youth 2025 Taxidermist of the Year Award
AWC Youth in Leadership & Conservation Scholarships
AWC Youth in Leadership & Conservation Scholarships
Youth Taxidermist of the Year Award- Trophy
Youth Taxidermy
Best youth mount under 18 years-old in any division.
AWC Youth in Leadership & Conservation Scholarships
AWC Youth in Leadership & Conservation Scholarships
AWC Youth in Leadership & Conservation Scholarships
$2000 Scholarships
Careers in Conservation
AWC sponsors a scholarship program dedicated to fostering the next generation of wildlife conservationists.
Three scholarships were granted in February, 2026.