Artemis Outstanding Woman Conservationist Award
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THE PURPOSE IS TO RECOGNIZE AN OUTSTANDING WSF WOMAN LEADER AND MOUNTAIN HUNTER WHO HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO WSF, WILD SHEEP, AND OTHER MOUNTAIN GAME CONSERVATION.
According to Greek Mythology, Artemis was the great Olympian Goddess of hunting, wilderness, and wild animals and was often depicted carrying a bow and arrow. She was a protector of all wildlife and wildlands.
The Artemis Award's purpose is to recognize an outstanding WSF woman leader and mountain hunter who has made significant contributions to WSF, wild sheep, and other mountain game conservation.
In 2025, Jessie Young (holding vase) was recognized with the Wild Sheep Foundation's Artermis Award.
Watch the award presentation below:
ARTEMIS OUTSTANDING WOMAN CONSERVATIONIST CRITERIA
- An individual hunter/conservationist
- Contribution and volunteerism to the Wild Sheep Foundation and/or the Wild Sheep Foundation’s Chapters & Affiliates
- Participation in on-the-ground work projects
- Role model for other women in the outdoors
- Active in the promotion of ethical hunting and in particular, sheep and mountain game hunting
- Nominee must be a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation
- The winner must be able to attend the convention to win the award
COMPLETE LIST OF ARTERMIS RECIPIENTS
2025 - Jessie Young
2024 - Janet Drake
2023 - Madeline Demaske
2022 - Ellen Campbell
2020 - Sandra Vince
2019 - Anna Norris Vorisek
2018 - Cindy Alexander
2017 - Cindy Atcheson
2016 - Sue Entsminger
2015 - Arlene Hanson
2014 - Kelli S. Cody
2013 - Micki Jefferson
2012 - Kathy Boone
NOMINATION PROCESS
Submit your nomination letters to Julie Tripp – WSF Awards & Publications Director.
