NATIONAL HALL OF CHAMPIONS
Celebrating Champions, Past and Present
The National Hall of Champions is an annual awards initiative dedicated to honoring individuals in the exhibition poultry community whose dedication, talent, and service have left a lasting impact. Our mission is to recognize excellence both today and for generations to come so that the hard work and positive contributions of these individuals are never forgotten.
Our Purpose & Mission
Recognition Across Generations
Each year, through a peer-nomination process, we select honorees in two categories:
- Living Honorees — individuals who continue to make an impact in the exhibition poultry world today
- Memorial Honorees — those who have passed on, yet whose legacy continues to inspire
Honoring All Roles
Our goal is to shine a spotlight on contributors at every level—breeders, exhibitors, mentors, judges, leaders—so that no one’s contributions go unrecognized.
Preserve & Inspire
We aim not only to preserve the heritage of excellence in the poultry “fancy” community, but also to inspire emerging generations to carry that legacy forward.
How It Works
Nomination
Each year, nominations are accepted from peers and community members who wish to honor someone whose contributions merit recognition.
Selection
A committee reviews nominations, evaluates the candidate’s body of work, influence, and legacy, and selects honorees in each category.
Recognition
The honorees are publicly celebrated on our website and through related communications, ensuring their stories and impact are shared broadly.
Why It Matters
The world of exhibition poultry (the “fancy”) is driven by passion, craftsmanship, mentorship, and community. Many contributors work behind the scenes, year after year, without broad recognition. The National Hall of Champions exists to ensure those stories and efforts are preserved, honored, and passed forward as inspiration.
Our Values
- Respect & Integrity — Honoring people with dignity and fairness
- Community & Inclusivity — Welcoming nominations from all corners of the poultry world
- Heritage & Innovation — Bridging the traditions of the past with the promise of future growth
- Transparency & Accountability — Maintaining a clear and fair process for nominations and selections