This award is used to recognize those involved in our Association that are/were instrumental to the development, implementation, improvement, representation or running of the Michigan Taxidermist Association. These individuals may be founding fathers, involved individuals, accomplished and renowned taxidermists, etc. Every member has the opportunity to nominate in writing, one member (past or present) of the MTA.  This may be done in person or via mail, electronically or physically. All members in attendance at the Winter Meeting will have the opportunity to  submit nominations for Hall of Fame to any member of the Hall of Fame Committee, who will as a committee select an annual winner to be awarded at the annual awards banquet.

Except the initial year, there are up to two recipients per year.