Welcome
Here you will find all information needed to prepare for the Induction Ceremonies for the 2026 Class of the
Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
We are happy to announce the Inductees into the
Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame for 2026!
William G. (Bill) Lunney
Keith McCaffery
Neil Payne
Ceremony Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Where: Induction Ceremonies will be held virtually on a zoom webinar platform.
Registration: Registration will be open after Jan 1.
Time(s): 4pm William Lunney, 5:30pm Keith McCaffery, 7pm Neil Payne
Read the Press Release 2026 WCHF Inductees 1.26.26
Registration Now Open for the 2026 Induction Ceremonies. Click Below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships are invited from organizations, businesses, and individuals. Every 2025 Induction Ceremony Sponsor will be recognized during each of the virtual events.
Sponsors will be recognized in several ways:
- On the WCHF website with appropriate link to your organization if appropriate.
- During each of the virtual induction ceremony events
- In a WCHF e-newsletter and in ceremony-related correspondence leading up to the events
- In promotional outreach for the induction ceremony
The sooner a Sponsor signs on, the more promotional outreach opportunities they will have on our event timeline.
Sponsor Levels
Platinum – $2,500.00 and above
Gold – $1,000.00 – $2,499.99
Silver – $500.00 – $999.99
Bronze – $250.00 – $499.99
Sponsors at higher levels will be placed more prominently in promotions.
Become a Sponsor!
Gift accepted anytime, however the deadline for proper recognition in the ceremonies: 
March 15, 2026.
Gift of every size make a difference:
You can mail a check directly:
WCHF
PO Box 218
Poynette, WI 53955-0218
Or online at:
General 2026 Induction Ceremony supporter
Induction Ceremony Supporter In Honor of William Lunney
Induction Ceremony Supporter In Honor of Keith McCaffery
Induction Ceremony Supporter In Honor of Neil Payne
THANK YOU to our growing list of 2026 Sponsors!
Diamond Level Sponsor – $15,000+
Friends of Keith McCaffery
Double Platinum Level Sponsor – $5,000 – $14,999.99
Platinum – $2,500.00 – $4,999.99
Gold – $1,000.00 – $2499.99
Friends & Family of Neil Payne
Silver – $500.00 – $999.99
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources; in honor of Neil Payne
The Nature Conservancy – Wisconsin
Bronze – $250.00 – $499.00
Mallory Wipperman
Supporter –
Sharon Gaskill
In-Kind:
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point; Academic Affairs, College of Fine Arts and Communication
