2023 National Ranger Excellence Award

The National Ranger Excellence Award is presented annually to honor a ranger who exceeds normal expectations and shows initiative, imagination, perseverance, competence, creativity, resourcefulness, dedication, and integrity. The award is the hallmark of recognition for national park rangers. It honors those who have promoted the highest degree of leadership, awareness, and appreciation for the ranger profession and the National Park Service (NPS).

Award recipient Bruce Phillips.

NPS

National Recipient: Bruce Phillips

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Bruce Phillips embarked on his journey as a US Park Ranger in May 1991, serving across various national parks with professionalism and dedication. At Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Bruce plays a pivotal role as the Field Training Lead, offering leadership and guidance to Field Training Officers and officers participating in the field training program who are on the front lines of law enforcement. His impact extends nationally through his role on the region’s Special Event Tactical Team, responding to critical missions throughout the country. Bruce is a champion of diversity and inclusion, recognizing its pivotal role in fostering a supportive workplace. He actively collaborates with the Relevancy, Diversity, and Inclusion Workgroup and Allies for Inclusion, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. This commitment enriches collaboration and mutual respect among his colleagues, community, and the NPS.

His contributions exceed expectations, reflecting initiative, imagination, perseverance, competence, creativity, resourcefulness, dedication, and integrity. Bruce's leadership is evident in his approach to tackling challenges with style, grace, appreciation, and humor, setting a commendable example for his peers and the broader ranger community.

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1 minute, 25 seconds

Bruce Phillips receives the 2023 National Ranger Excellence Award.