Best Of Tucson®

Best Local Character

Wilbur the Wildcat

This new category may have found its forever winner. Who could take down the ubiquitous UA mascot? But will Wilma ever get her due? Friendly, yet authoritative, versatile and adventurous, Wilbur works both sides of his brain. Who else could balance NASA's favorite space research programs with Ansel Adams favorite photography collection, and still manage a business school and sports program that are among the best in the country? Wilma. That's who.

Runners up:

2. David Fitzsimmons

3. Lenny Mental