National Rivers Hall of Fame

Established in 1985 with 113 national advisors, the mission of the National Rivers Hall of Fame is to collect, preserve, and share the stories of the women and men who have had a significant impact on the rivers of America.

From Mark Twain to Captain Mary Miller, Chief Black Hawk to Louis Armstrong, the Hall of Fame is supported by members in 36 states and is part of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa.

Hall of Fame Inductees

The National Rivers Hall of Fame lets you capture the drama of river people from all across America. Hall of Fame inductees are the pioneers, explorers and artists in America's river history. They were movers and shakers from the days gone by and the recent past. These men and women made significant contributions related to America’s rivers, which is why we honor them.

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Achievement Award Winners

The National Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by the National Rivers Hall of Fame to those people who are making significant contributions to America’s waterways. The National Rivers Hall of Fame with members in 36 states is the only national museum telling the stories of the people of America’s rivers. The National Rivers Hall of Fame is a part of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa.

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National Rivers Hall of Fame Board

John M. Bickel, Chairman
Don Hattery, Vice Chairman
Dave Tschiggfrie, Secretary
Scott Lawlor, Treasurer

Kristin Bickel-Clark
Ana Bissell
John Bissell
Wally Brown
Capt. Michael Conklin
Jerry Enzler
Teri Goodmann
Helen Kilgore
Dave Maloney
Dean Millius
Carter Newt
Capt. Robert Staples
Capt. Kevin Stier
Capt. John Vaughn
Mona Woodward

National Rivers Hall of Fame Advisory Board

John M. Bickel
National Chair

Dr. John Anfinson
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Superintendent (retired), Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Tom Dunn
Gateway Riverboat Cruises, St. Louis, MO

Gary Frommelt
Horn Blower Marine, Corydon, IN

Michael Hagan
American Commercial Barge Line (retired), Jeffersonville, IN

Berdon Lawrence
Chairman of the Board, Kirby Corporation, Houston, TX

Capt. Charlie Lehman
American Commercial Barge Lines (retired), Jeffersonville, IN