Muskies, Inc - Hall of Fame

Muskies, Inc.
Hall of Fame

MI Hall of Fame Page:

To nominate an individual using the online form, you must be logged into the membership system - Select Nomination Form on the side menu. All information designated by an '*' is required. You will have the option to enter references and a narrative or you may upload a Word Document / and or a PDF of the supporting documents. You will receive an email copy of your nomination.
You also have the option to download the Nomination Form and mail it to: PO BOX 1509, Waukesha · Wisconsin 53187-1509.
DEADLINES: April - November is the Call for Nominations with deadline for submissions to be November 30th of each calendar year.
To view all the past Hall of Fame Inductees - Select Hall of Fame Inductees Report on the side menu.

Nominees for the hall must have shown an exceptional body of work in more than one of the following areas:

Promotes quality muskie fishing with all members in mind.
Practices conservation; is law abiding; promotes catch & release; and uses resources wisely.
Research. Is involved with muskie tagging and/or radio telemetry studies. Involvement in areas of muskie biology, ecology, understanding of the species.
Hatchery & Rearing. Helps in hatchery operations; studies suitable waters stocks existing and new waters; raises funds for stocking and rearing.
Water Pollution. Supports the abatement of water pollution.
Record Keeping. Maintains records of habits, growth, and range of the species; members only contests; chapter contests, etc.
Disseminates Information. Works on chapter publicity; MUSKIE Magazine; catch & release posters; outing publicity; video & films, etc.
Promotes Good Fellowship. Encourages new member signups; helps new and old members.
Chapter or National. Is a strong leader at the chapter or national level. Has worked on committees at one or both levels.

The criteria and procedures for nominating a candidate for the MI Hall of Fame remain largely as follows:

A nominee must have been a member of Muskies, Inc. for a minimum of 10 years.
A nominee must have done exceptional work in more than one of the Muskies, Inc. purposes & areas described in the preceding paragraphs.
The nominee’s accomplishments must be submitted in writing by one or more individuals, to the committee chairperson.
Any past or present Muskies, Inc. member may nominate an individual for hall consideration. It is not required for chapters to approve or disapprove a nominee.
A nominee not selected for induction will be considered in succeeding years. All nominee information will be held in confidence in committee files.
The maximum number of inductees in a given year will not exceed three (3), but possibly no one would be inducted in a given year.
Inductees will receive a Muskies Inc. Hall of Fame plaque and their photo will appear in MUSKIE.
The committee chairperson does not vote.
The Muskies, Inc. Hall of Fame committee has the final vote on inductees.
All discussion regarding potential inductees shall remain confidential.