AMFF Award Recipients

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 an honoree is announced, and a Heritage Award dinner, open to the public, is usually held in New York City.

The American Museum of Fly Fishing established the Izaak Walton Award in 2014 to honor and celebrate individuals who live by the Compleat Angler philosophy. Their passion for the sport of fly fishing and involvement in their angling community provides inspiration for others and promotes the legacy of leadership for future generations.

Established in 1985 to honor the memory of Austin Hogan, who founded the American Fly Fisher in 1974, the Austin Hogan Award recognizes exemplary contributions to the museum's journal.

Created in 1990 to honor the seven years of selfless service given to the museum by volunteer Joe Pisarro, this award is presented to the museum's most outstanding volunteer.