Each year since 1992, the Waterfowl Festival Hall of Fame Awards have been given in recognition of the commitment and impact that individuals have made on the Festival and in turn our community. We proudly honor these people who have had a significant hand in shaping our event into one of the premiere wildlife and waterfowl art shows in the country.

Hall of Fame members have offered at least 10 years of significant support as a community volunteer, Festival leader, collector, artist or innovator.  If you see someone wearing a silver “Hall of Fame” badge during the Festival weekend, please thank them for all they’ve done!

Honoree to be announced at the Festival Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, November 12, 2026

2021: Sean Mann

2015: Sylvia Gannon, Al Gipe

2014: Rob Leslie

2013: H. Hugh Dawkins William C. Millar

2012: Ed Itter, C. John Sullivan

2011: David Maass

2005: Alex Fountain, Betty Perry

2004: Bart Walter, William Reybold

2003: Michael Hemming, D. Bennett Scott

2002: Susie Carpenter, Bill Corkran

2001: Penny Dietz, Bonnie Taylor, Rich Smoker

1995: Robert Koenke, Ann White

1994: Al Barker, Heather Davidson, Patrick Godin, Bill Veasey

1993: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., Gilbert J. Maggioni, Ernie Muehlmatt, Jimmie Vizier

1992: Tan Brunet, Dan Brown, Art LaMay, Bill Perry, Joe Seme, Jim Sprankle, George Walker, Dr. Harry Walsh