Rocky Mountain Flycasters’ Chapter Awards
Since 1983, Rocky Mountain Flycasters has led the effort in Northern Colorado to conserve, protect and restore cold water resources in the Poudre and Big Thompson watersheds.
Over our years as a Trout Unlimited chapter the Rocky Mountain Flycasters’ chapter and our members have been recognized for many awards. Below is a small list those awards.
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Chris Kennedy
River Champion Conservation Leadership
For decades, retired US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Chris Kennedy has been a leader in restoring Colorado’s state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout. Chris has spearheaded research and conservation projects in and around Rocky Mountain National Park.
November 2025
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Rick Kahn, Rocky Mountain Flycasters
River Champion Volunteer Recognition
Rick’s decades of experience with CPW, the Forest Service, and the National Park Service helped strengthen collaboration on the Poudre Headwaters Project, Colorado’s largest native trout recovery effort.
(Don Gilmore, President accepting the award for Rick.)
November 2025
Colorado Trout Unlimited
President’s Award
2025 Youth Camp Staff
Camp Staff included RMFTU’s Dave Haeusler
November 2025
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Youth Education Programs
November 2024
Colorado Trout Unlimited
St. Peter’s Fly Shop
Exemplary Industry Partner
November 2024
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Mark Miller
Outstanding Volunteer
November 2024
Trout Unlimited
Gold Trout Award
September 2023
“RMF’s continuous growth, effective leadership and impactful initiatives make them an exceptional choice for TU’s highest award for chapters, the Gold Trout Chapter Award.”
Larimer County Commissioners & Environmental and Science Advisory Board
2023 Environmental Stewardship Award
July 2023
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Chapter
October 2022
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Micky McGuire
Outstanding Volunteer
October 2020
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Chapter
April 2019
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Phil Wright
Outstanding Volunteer
October 2019
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Youth Education Programs
April 2018
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Dave Piske
Lifetime Achievement
April 2018
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Dick Jefferies
Outstanding Volunteer
April 2015
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Chapter
April 2014
United States Senate
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Senator Mark Udall - 2013
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Most Improved Chapter
April 2012
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Dave Piske
Outstanding Volunteer
April 2012
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Youth Education Programs
April 2011
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Exemplary Youth Education Programs
April 2008