The Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft honors the accomplishments of individual leather workers worldwide for their continued dedication and exemplary service to leathercraft. The criteria for nominations are someone who has demonstrated continued devotion to the advancement of leathercraft, following the example of Al Stohlman, who is most well-known for publishing over 40 books, creating numerous pattern packs, and innovating many new tools for leatherworking.

Recipients of the medal are recognized based on their overall achievements in leathercraft. Considered criteria for an award nomination include a biological sketch, chronological listing of achievements, teaching history, public galleries, and innovative applications. This award is presented annually by the Al and Ann Stohlman Award Foundation at the various national leather trade shows.

Past Award Winners

1983 – Paul Burnett 1984 – Roberta & Ken GriffinKen Griffin - Leather Artist, The Leather Craftsman, Vol 2, Issue 4. Pages 6-7 1986 – Robb Barr 1986 – Bill Gomer 1987 – Robert "Bob" Beard 1988 – Kat Kuszak 1989 – Karla Van Horne 1991 – George Hurst 1992 – Ben Moody 1993 – Dick Giehl 1994 – Ava Ostrander 1995 – Beth Berry 1996 – Chuck Smith 1997 – Silva Fox 1998 – Don King 1998 – Peter MainStelmack, Robert. "Peter Main's Workshop". November 1997. RawHide Gazette. Vol 3, Issue 9. Pg 1-3. 1999 – Tony Laier"Conclusions". EMAO School of Arts and Crafts in Vigo. March 09, 2012. http://artesaniadocoiro.blogspot.com/2012/03/conclusions.html 2000 – Roz Kaohn 2001 – Jesse Smith 2002 – Jim Linnell 2003 – Jim Lind 2004 – Al Shelton 2004 – Bill & Dot Reis 2005 – Chan Geer 2006 – Verlane Desgrange 2007 – Pete Gorrell 2008 – Cherryl McIntyre 2009 – Al Gould 2010 – Bob Klenda 2011 – Don Butler 2012 – Kay Orton 2013 – Akiko Okada 2013 – Wayne Christensen 2015 – Bob Park 2016 - Kathy Flanagan 2017 - Serge Volken 2018 - Jim Jackson 2020 - Jürgen Volbach 2021 - G.K. Fraker 2021 - Michiko Matsuda 2022 - Chris "Slickbald" Andre 2023 - Annie Libertini 2024 - Barry King 2025 - Aaron Heizer

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