Awards & Accolades
Award-winning Conservationist
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Joan Embrey Awarded the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Celebrity Volunteer Award for 2012
Joan was recognized for her conservation work at the San Diego chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon. |
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Joan Embery & Duane Pillsbury Awarded the San Diego Zoo Global Conservation Advocates Award for 2011
Joane and her husband Duane Pillsbury received the San Diego Zoo Global's Conservation Medal - it's top honor - on August 11th, 2011. |
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Joan Embery Awarded the San Diego Women's Hall of Fame Spirit Award for 2007
Joan Ewas applauded for her lifetime of service to animals, the environment and to San Diego at the San Diego Women's Hall of Fame Spirit Award presentation. |
Zoological Society of Florida’s Wildlife Ambassador Award for 2005
Joan Embery was presented the award at the Ball of the Wild held March 5, 2005 at the Miami MetroZoo in Miami, Florida.
Honorary Member - Rotary International, San Diego Chapter
Headliner of the Year Award - San Diego Press Club
Paul Harris Award - Rotary International
Honorary Lifetime Member - AAZK (American Association of Zookeepers)
Outstanding Documentary Personality - ON CABLE Award 1983
Excellence in Informational Programming - Cable ACE Award 1983
Living Legacy Award - Womens International 1994
Honorary Doctorate of Public Service - Eastern Illinois University 1994
Distinguished Alumna Award - Eastern Illinois University 1998
Soroptiimist Honoree of Distinction 2001
Style Award - Fashion Group International, San Diego Chapter 2002
Tracks in the Sand Conservation Award - The Living Desert 2004
Communications and Leadership Award – Toastmasters International 2005
Ambassador for Wildlife Award – Miami Metrozoo 2005
Life Time Achievement Award – PAWS San Diego County, 2006
Legacy Award – Nonprofit Management Solutions 2006
Alumni Award – San Diego City Schools 2006
San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame - Spirit of the Hall of Fame 2007
Outstanding Celebrity Volunteer – American Federation of Philanthropists - 2010
Conservation Medal-Zoological Society of San Diego -2011
Women of Distinction Salvation Army 2011
Cool Women – Girl Scouts of San Diego 2012
Women Who Mean Business Community Service Award - 2015
Joan Embery was presented the award at the Ball of the Wild held March 5, 2005 at the Miami MetroZoo in Miami, Florida.
Honorary Member - Rotary International, San Diego Chapter
Headliner of the Year Award - San Diego Press Club
Paul Harris Award - Rotary International
Honorary Lifetime Member - AAZK (American Association of Zookeepers)
Outstanding Documentary Personality - ON CABLE Award 1983
Excellence in Informational Programming - Cable ACE Award 1983
Living Legacy Award - Womens International 1994
Honorary Doctorate of Public Service - Eastern Illinois University 1994
Distinguished Alumna Award - Eastern Illinois University 1998
Soroptiimist Honoree of Distinction 2001
Style Award - Fashion Group International, San Diego Chapter 2002
Tracks in the Sand Conservation Award - The Living Desert 2004
Communications and Leadership Award – Toastmasters International 2005
Ambassador for Wildlife Award – Miami Metrozoo 2005
Life Time Achievement Award – PAWS San Diego County, 2006
Legacy Award – Nonprofit Management Solutions 2006
Alumni Award – San Diego City Schools 2006
San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame - Spirit of the Hall of Fame 2007
Outstanding Celebrity Volunteer – American Federation of Philanthropists - 2010
Conservation Medal-Zoological Society of San Diego -2011
Women of Distinction Salvation Army 2011
Cool Women – Girl Scouts of San Diego 2012
Women Who Mean Business Community Service Award - 2015