1988 – Dan Alstott
A/MAC founder, conservation activist and long-time Anglers of the Au Sable member For founding and leading the Au Sable/Manistee Action...
1990 – The Stranahan Family
Longstanding landowners along the Au Sable For land benefaction and a legacy of conservation stewardship.
1991 – Edward McGlinn
Founding board member and editor of Riverwatch from 1989-1998 For establishment of the Riverwatch newsletter and outstanding writing, reporting and...
1992 – George Griffith
Co-founder of Trout Unlimited and long time Au Sable resident For a legacy of championing the Au Sable and conservation...
1993 – Gary Schnicke
District Fisheries Chief, Mio District, 1970’s For his unique and substantial contributions to the A Sable fishery during his tenure...
1994 – Jim Schramm, Todd Grischke, Terry Lyons, Mike Brock & Tom Baird
MHRC Coalition Working Team Jim Schramm – FFF, AOTA Todd Grischke – MUCC Terry Lyons – Red Cedars, AOTA Mike...
1995 – Roderick Daane
Anglers of the Au Sable Director and Chief Legal Counsel For his role in co-founding the Michigan Environmental Trust Ltd....
1996 – Jim Schramm
FFF legal counsel, GLC president, Anglers of the Au Sable director and founder For his longstanding and continuing commitment to...
1997 – George Alexander & Bernie Fowler
Rapid Response Tree Recovery Team For their continued commitment and timely response to recovery and stabilization of fallen trees (for...