The Outdoor Hall of Fame Gala
will be on March 19th, 2026 at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn, IL. 

ICF is proud to be honoring
Kara Downin, Dave Gannaway, James Gowen, Frank Hyla, Stacy Iwanicki, Scott Huschle, Larry Lucas, Steve McClone and Suzanne Entress Morris.

At this event we will also be honoring the recipients of the 
Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards:

• • Steve Sarley: Outdoor Writer

  • Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers: Outdoor Volunteer Organization

  • Lakes & Rivers Contracting: Outdoor Business/Business Owner

  • Josh Monahan "ILfishNdad": Outdoor Influencer

The ICF Outdoor Hall of Fame Gala is Illinois’ premier fundraising event for outdoor education, recreation and wildlife conservation. Proceeds benefit the many programs of the Illinois Conservation Foundation, which since 1995 has raised and given away more than $40 million in collaboration with the IDNR, among other public and private partners.

More details coming soon!