The Missouri Hunter Education Instructor’s Association recognizes the outstanding service and contributions of the following individuals to Missouri’s hunter education program. In memory of Walt Beumer, a founder of the Association, the Association honors the following:
- 2019
- Bonnie Dye and Staff Camden on the Lake
- 2016
- Beverly Bryant
- Karen Mansell
- 2015
- Maggie Leothen
- 2014
- Shannon Painter
- 2005
- Ralph McNair
- Jim Kuenzle
- Missouri George Clark Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Foundation
- 2004
- Bass Pro Shops
- Cheryl Harris
- Linda Harris
- Joel Werner, Clay Games Inc.
- 2003
- Penne Eiken, Brigitte’s Embroidery
- Central Region Office, Mo. Department of Conservation
- 2000
- Gwen Morris
- Peggy Ragland
- Jim Ragland
- Jim Tollerton
- 1999
- Don Hanson
- 1998
- Joseph Aimonette
- 1997
- Walt Beumer
- Bill Seibel