
Hall of Fame Banquet
Hosted at Gray Gables Estate
3009 SE Chestnut St. Portland, OR 97267
For more than six decades, the Association of Northwest Steelheaders has been a leading voice for the protection and restoration of salmon and steelhead, public access to our fisheries, and education of the next generation of anglers.
The Northwest Steelheaders Hall of Fame was established to recognize the individuals whose dedication, leadership, and passion have worked toward achieving these goals.
The Hall of Fame is also our most important fundraiser of the year. This is more than recognition—it’s about sustaining a movement. We invite you to partner with us in celebrating that legacy—and investing in what comes next.
This year, like last year, we are using the platform Auctria for the banquet's registration, auctions, and payment processing.
Registration: Individual registration prior to September 1 is $90 per person, purchasable in single tickets or tables of 10. After September 1, registration will be $100 per person.
Sponsorships: This year we're offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities. You can sponsor us with cash through Auctria, or contact us to sponsor with a cash equivalent donation.
Learn more and register below!
Previous Award Winners Include:
| Year | Celebrity | Foot Soldier | Member of the Year | Chapter of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Luhr Jensen, Jr. | Allan Kelly | ||
| 1990 | Frank Amato | Bill Luch | ||
| 1991 | Gov. Tom McCall | Tom McAllister | ||
| 1992 | Bill Bradbury | Marge and Al Beaudoin | ||
| 1993 | Jim Conway | Sam Konnie | ||
| 1994 | Larry Schoenborn | Cathaleen Hambach | ||
| 1995 | Jim Martin | Paul Johnson | ||
| 1996 | Buzz Ramsey | Rod Brobeck | ||
| 1997 | Ed McQuary | Larry Palmer | ||
| 1998 | Larry Sowa | Ginny VanLoo | ||
| 1999 | John Kitzhaber | Marv Welt | ||
| 2000 | Phil Schneider | Bill Beith | ||
| 2001 | Hobart Manns | Jack Applegate | ||
| 2002 | Larry Cassidy | Don Watson | ||
| 2003 | Gary Benson | Dennis VavRosky | Cindy Heller | |
| 2004 | Art Israelson | Joyce Sherman | ||
| 2005 | Norm Ritchie | Walt McGovern | Mike Myrick | |
| 2006 | Liz Hamilton | Don Heintzman | Gus Kriara | |
| 2007 | Jennie Logsden-Martin | Karen Kaiser | ||
| 2008 | Rick Metzger | Don Wetzel | ||
| 2009 | Willie Illingworth | Jim Erickson | ||
| 2010 | Bill Monroe | Bruce Belles | ||
| 2011 | Trey Carskadon | Joli Ritchie | ||
| 2012 | Robert O’Loughlin | Dudley Nelson | ||
| 2013 | Brett Brownscombe | Leslie Hinea | Jay Burris | |
| 2014 | Jack Glass | Brannan Hersh | ||
| 2015 | Joe Rohleder & Bob Oleson | Doug Briggs | ||
| 2016 | Dick Posey | Joe Domenico | ||
| 2017 | Les Welsh | Michael O’Leary | ||
| 2018 | Bob Toman | LeRoy Schultz | ||
| 2019 | Ken Helm | Robert Burke | Sandy River Chapter | |
| 2023 | Tom VanderPlaat | Linda Lavender | ||
| 2024 | Jeff Stoeger | Bill Pavilsick | Ken Johnson | Columbia River Chapter |
| 2025 | Bob Rees | Keith Hyde | Mark Hutchinson |


