ATRA celebrated it's 80th anniversary as the Taxpayer's Watchdog at the 2021 ATRA Outlook Conference on November 18, 2021.  

ATRA selected Scott Smith & Kathy Peckardt as the recipients of the J. Elliott Hibbs ATRA Good Government Awards for 2012. The award was presented during ATRA's Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, November 16 at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort & Spa.

For the last 21 years, ATRA has recognized outstanding individuals whose work in the public sector is characterized by strong, continuing, and consistent efforts to spend taxpayers dollars wisely and to promote government that is efficient, open, and accountable.
 

ATRA was honored to present the 2009 Watchdog Award to Congressman Jeff Flake in recognition of his tireless advocacy of taxpayers’ rights and his principled stands against wasteful spending in our nation’s capitol.

In addition to Congressman Flake, the conference was addressed by Speaker Adams, President Burns, Democratic Leader Garcia, and State Treasurer Dean Martin.