The Heritage Award
The American Museum of Fly Fishing established the Heritage Award to honor and celebrate individuals and organizations whose commitment to the Museum, the sport of fly fishing, and the conservation of our natural resources set standards to which we all should aspire. Each year a recipient is announced, and a Heritage Award dinner, open to the public, is usually held in New York City.
Our past Heritage Award recipients include:
- 2024 Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation
- 2023 Andy Mill
- 2022 30th Anniversary of the film A River Runs Through It
- 2021 Johnny Morris
- 2019 President Jimmy Carter and the late President George H.W. Bush
- 2017 Tom McGuane
- 2016 Ted Turner
- 2015 Tom Brokaw
- 2014 Robert E. Rubin
- 2013 Leon L. Martuch
- 2012 Orri Vigfússon
- 2011 Paul A. Volcker
- 2010 Casting for Recovery
- 2008 Joan Salvato Wulff
- 2007 Stanley Bogdan
- 2003 Mel Krieger
- 2003 Nick Lyons
- 2002 Yvon Chouinard
- 2002 Foster Bam
- 2001 Lewis W. Coleman
- 2000 George Harvey
- 2000 Nathaniel Pryor Reed
- 1999 Bud Lilly
- 1998 Gardner L. Grant
- 1997 Leigh H. Perkins
CONTACT US
For more information about fundraising events for the Museum.
MEMBERSHIP
Contribute to the preservation of an American tradition by becoming a member of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Members are the first to know about exciting news including upcoming events, recent acquisitions, and Museum updates.
DONATE
Donate now and help the Museum continue to present and expand its enriching exhibitions and programs for fly fishers and fly-fishing enthusiasts worldwide. We thank you for joining our family of generous supporters from around the world.
SPONSOR
Demonstrate your company or organization’s support of fly fishing history by becoming one of our corporate sponsors. The American Museum of Fly Fishing offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for corporations, clubs, and associations to promote your brand, products and/or services to our members, donors, leadership, and visitors.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
While considering the AMFF in your will and estate plans, please keep in mind how important your planned gift is to the future of the Museum. It will set the stage for continued success as we continue to expand and reach generations to come. Thank you for your generous support of our work.