WPPA Hall of Fame

The Association’s highest award, to be given out rarely, only to a Wisconsin photographer who has become nationally known for his/her photography and/or service to the profession of photography. 

Must have been in the business of photography for 20 years or more. 

This recipient has been officially recognized locally and nationally with awards, has appeared on state and national platforms, has earned merits, and has unquestionable character and business ethics. 

The recipient is a Full or an Associate Fellow in the WPPA. 

The award is recipient is approved by the Board of Directors.

2023 WPPA Hall of Fame Award Recipient
Kenneth Martin

Hall of Fame Award - Past Recipients

1970     Art Pohlman

1971     Gus Malme

1972     Gilbert Larson

1973     Aida Price

1974     Les Baker

1976     Gerhard Bakker

1977     Milt Rueckl

1978     Frank Pechman

1979     Bill Wollin

1980     B. Artin Haig

1982     John H. Keel

1983     Virgil Byng

1984     Mille Totushek

1985     Bob Fehrenbach

1986     Marvin Helgesen

1987     Cliff Harmann

1988     Maurie Matzke

1989     Art Wendt

1990     Dick Jacobs

1991     Gary Tuescher

1992     Tom Nicholson

1993     Verna Madigan-Willet

1994     Lionel Lewis

1995     Mike Scheibe

1996     Cal Zernicke

1997     Chet Worzella

1998     Lee Larsen

1999     Dan Stoller

2000     Ron Ahrens

2001     Randy Peterson

2002     Nancy Nicholson

2003     Irene Wright

2004     Jon Allyn

2005     Gary Wiltsey

2007     Robert Zettler

2008     Paul Tishim

2009     Rick Trummer

2011     Alan “Fuzzy” Duenkel

2012     Eileen Wendt

2013     Walter Roob

2014     Ron Lemerond

2015     Kris Fehrenbach-Alt

2016     Not Awarded

2017     Steve Kemp

2018     Mary Mortenson

2019     Not Awarded

2020     Patrick Clifton

2021     Thomas Giles

2022     Carl Caylor

2023     Kenneth Martin