Each year at the North American Interagency Wolf Conference, Wolf Recovery Foundation proudly presents the Alpha Award to an individual who's achievements and contributions benefit the recovery of wolves.
2006	David Parsons ~ The Rewilding Institute
2005	Diane Boyd ~ Numerous important positions regarding wolves in many wildlife agencies and private conservation organizations .
2004	Suzanne Stone ~ Defenders of Wildlife.
2003	The Nez Perce Tribal Wolf Recovery Team and the Nez Perce Tribe
2002	Mike Jimenez ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
2001	Val Asher, Wildlife Biologist ~ Turner Endangered Species Fund
2000	Doug Smith & Debra Guernsey ~ Yellowstone National Park
1999	Rick Williamson ~ Wildlife Services ~ Recognition Award
1999	Roy Heberger ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1998	Carter Niemeyer ~ Wildlife Services
1997	Joe Fontaine ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1996	Ed Bangs ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1995	Norm Bishop ~ Yellowstone National Park
1994	None
1993	Steve Fritts ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1992	Jay Gore ~ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
1991	Mike Blake, Author ~ Dances with Wolves