Living Legend Reunion Dinner tickets now available!
Join us for a memorable evening celebrating Ocean City’s 150th anniversary by honoring past recipients of the prestigious Living Legend Award at the iconic Grand Hotel & Spa, right on the beautiful Ocean City boardwalk. This special event highlights the incredible contributions of past awardees and brings together the vibrant wildfowl art community.
Tickets are just $75 for Ward Foundation members and $85 for non-members, but seats are limited – so be sure to reserve yours early!
The reception will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by remarks.
Buffet Menu (Subject to change):
Tossed Salad, Herb-Rubbed Baked Chicken with Lemon-Oregano Sauce, Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-White Wine Sauce, Baked Potato, Mac and Cheese, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, assorted desserts
2024-2025 Award Recipients:
Paul Rhymer, Point of Rocks, MD
Pam Morris, Harkers Island, NC
Tom Matus, Kuna, ID
2022-2023 Award Recipients:
Jeff Bounds, Salisbury, MD
Jeff Rechin, Amissville, VA
Ross Smoker, Selinsgrove, PA
2020-2021 Award Recipients:
Larry Barth, Stahlstown, PA
Jett Brunet, Galliano, LA
Dan Burgette, Tetonia, ID
2019 Award Recipients:
Lynn Branson, Courtenay, BC, Canada
Keith Mueller, Killingworth, CT
Peter Palumbo, Patchogue, NY
2018 Award Recipients:
Robert Kerr, Smith Falls, ON, Canada
Oliver “Tuts” Lawson, Crisfield, MD
David Turner, Onley, VA
2017 Award Recipients:
Tom Christie, Waverly IA
Curt Fabre, Bourg, LA
Bennett Scott, Berlin, MD
2016 Award Recipients:
Del Herbert, Chula Vista, CA
Rich Smoker, Marion Station, MD
Todd Wohlt (d.), Appleton, WI
2015 Award Recipients:
Pat Godin, Ontario, Canada
Bob Sutton (d.) Long Beach, CA
Bill Veasey (d.), Elkton, MD
2014 Award Recipients:
Tan Brunet (d.), Galliano, Louisiana
John B. Garton (d.), Smith Falls, Ontario
Floyd Scholz, Hancock, Vermont
2013 Award Recipients
Delbert “Cigar” Daisey (d.), Chincoteague, Virginia
Robert “Bob” Guge (d.), Sleepyhollow, Illinois
Ernest “Ernie” Muehlmatt (d.), Salisbury, Maryland
The Ward Foundation, Inc. strives to lead the way for advancing the understanding of wildfowl art and the interrelationships of art, nature and culture. Through educational programs, exhibits and events, the Ward Foundation builds upon the legacy of Lem and Steve Ward to bring young and old to a greater understanding of the human relationship to the natural world.
The Ward Foundation Living Legends fund is intended to allow donors to make restricted gifts for the continuation of the Living Legends awards. Gifts of $150 or more will be published as contributors to the Living Legend Fund. If you would like to contribute to this fund, select a Donation from the Online Store and choose “Living Legends” for your donation use.