Awards

Brad has received the following honors and awards:

Citizen Forester of the Year
From Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, 2021

Local Genius Award
From Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA); Tucson, Arizona, 2016

Lifetime Achievement Award
From American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA), 2015

Bicycling Commuter of the Year
From Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee, 2014

Cox Conserves Hero National Environmental Award, Arizona
From Cox Enterprises and the Trust for Public Land, 2013

David Yetman Award for promoting conservation in Southern Arizona
From Tucson Audubon Society, 2013

Award of Excellence/Personal Recognition:
From American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, 2008

First Place, Homeowner < $10,000
From Arizona Department of Water Resources/Tohono Chul Xeriscape Contest, 2005

Best Water Harvesting
From Arizona Department of Water Resources/Tohono Chul Xeriscape Contest, 2005

JD DiMelglio Artistry in Landscaping
From Arizona Department of Water Resources/Tohono Chul Xeriscape Contest, 2005

Good Neighbor Award
From City of Tucson and Pima County, 2001

Best Neighborhood Garden
Dunbar/Spring Organic Community Garden (spearheaded and coordinated by Brad)
Voted by Tucson Weekly, 2000

Awards for Brad’s books Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volumes 1 and 2 include:

Best Indie Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews

Southwest Books of the Year
Pima County Public Library

Finalist
Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year

Silver Award
Nautilus Book Awards

Bronze & Gold Medals
Living Now Book Awards

Finalist
Eric Hoffer Book Award

Best Book Award
USA Book News National Book Awards

Winner
DIY Book Festival

Silver Award of Achievement
Garden Writers Association Media Awards

Finalist
Arizona Book Publishers Association Glyph Award