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Artemis Outstanding Woman Conservationist Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding WSF woman leader and mountain hunter who has made significant contributions to WSF, the wild sheep and other mountain game resource. 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.

Watch the video below to learn more about the Artemis Outstanding Woman Conservationist Award.

2026 Artemis Award winner Shelly Sayer accepting her award from Jann Demaske at the Sheep Show.

Criteria & Nomination Process

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

The deadline to receive 2027 Artemis Award nominations is October 15, 2026.

Complete the online nomination form below, or download and complete the official nomination form and return to Julie Tripp.

Complete List of Artemis Recipients

2026 - Shelly Sayer
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

2026 Artemis Award Presentation