River Runners Hall of Fame

Thousands of river runners have traveled and guided visitors down the waters of the Colorado and Green rivers for decades. But only a handful have made an indelible mark on the river’s history. Since 1990, the museum has inducted over 30 individuals and groups for remarkable contributions to the history and protection of the Colorado River system and positive impacts to its river running community.

The River Runners Hall of Fame selections are made by a volunteer committee (committee members who are related to nominees or are nominated themselves do not participate in the vote to choose inductees). The public is also welcome to nominate future inductees; individuals wishing to submit nominations must fill out a nomination form detailing the nominee’s contributions to the Colorado River system. For more information, please contact us at (435) 564-3427 or email museum@greenriverutah.com.

Inductees are formally recognized at the museum’s annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, typically held in October. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is the museum’s largest fundraising event of the year. Learn more about these individuals by viewing their bios below or see the exhibit on your next visit to the museum!