The Luff Award is awarded by the American Philatelic Society

American Philatelic Society

The American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting and organization of philately in the world, with almost 44,000 members from 110 countries...

 (commonly known as the APS) for meritorious contributions to philately

Philately

Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps...

 by living philatelists.

Established

The award was established in 1940 in memory of John N. Luff

John N. Luff

John Nicholas Luff of New York City was one of the important philatelists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notable as an early user of scientific methods in the study of postage stamps...

, distinguished philatelist and president of the APS from 1907 to 1909.

Basis of the award

The recipient of the award must be a living philatelist. Three Luff Awards are usually presented each year – one each for:

• distinguished philatelic research
• exceptional contributions to philately
• outstanding service to the American Philatelic Society

Honorees

Luff Awards were presented by the society, starting in 1940 and continuing to this day. During some years, awards were not presented for various reasons.

Year	Distinguished Philatelic Research	Exceptional Contributions to Philately	Outstanding Service to the Society
2008	Stanley J. Luft Stanley J. Luft Stanley J. Luft of Golden, Colorado, is a philatelist who is an expert on the postal history of France.-Collecting interests:Stanley Luft specialized in the collecting of rare postage stamps and postal history of France...	Nancy B. Clark Nancy B. Clark Nancy B. Clark of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, is a philatelist who served the philatelic community by her pioneering work with the Boy Scouts of America and her dedication to work at the American Philatelic Society.-Philatelic activity:...	Peter P. McCann Peter P. McCann Peter P. McCann, of University Park, Florida, is a philatelist who has supported the hobby of philately on a national scale. For his varied services to the American Philatelic Society over several decades, he was awarded in 2008 the Luff Award for outstanding service to the society.-Philatelic...
2007	Roger S. Brody	Stephen D. Schumann	E. Eugene Fricks
2006	Harlan F. Stone II	Joseph E. Foley	Charles J. Peterson
2005	Alfred F. Kugel	Cheryl Edgcomb	Ann Triggle
2004	Kurt Kimmel	Diane Boehret	John M. Hotchner
2003	Reuben Ramkissoon	George B. Griffenhagen	W. Danforth Walker
2002	Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz	Alan Warren	William L. Welch, Jr.
2001	George B. Arfken	Elizabeth G. Towle	David A. Flood
2000	Calvet M. Hahn	James H. Bruns	Randy Laning Neil
1999	Richard F. Winter	John E. Lievsay	Frank L. Sente
1998	Varro Eugene Tyler Varro Eugene Tyler Varro Eugene Tyler , of Auburn, Nebraska, was a professor of pharmacognosy and philatelist who specialized in the study of forged postage stamps and the forgers who created them.-Academic career:...	Raymond Henry Weill Raymond Henry Weill Raymond Henry Weill , of New Orleans, Louisiana, and his brother Roger G. Weill, were famous dealers of rare postage stamps, commonly referred to as the Weill brothers.-Selling rare stamps:...	F. Burton Sellers
1997	Philip T. Wall	Lester E. Winick	Robert de Violini
1996	Victor E. Engstrom Victor E. Engstrom Victor E. Engstrom was a philatelist known for his knowledge and collections of stamps of Nordic countries.-Background:...	Robert P. Odenweller	Not Given
1995	Ernst Max Cohn Ernst Max Cohn Ernst Max Cohn , of Alabama, was a multi-lingual philatelic researcher and expert who advocated re-researching original philatelic sources rather than relying on subsequent published philatelic literature.-Collecting interests:...	Charles Jenkins	Gordon P. Wrenn
1994	Hubert C. Skinner	Jerome D. Husak	Keith A. Wagner
1993	C.W. 'Bert' Christian Calvin Waters Christian Calvin Waters Christian , of California, was a philatelist known to his fellow philatelists as “Bert.”-Collecting interests:Bert specialized in the collecting and study of classic United States stamps, but was especially known for his collection and detailed study of the United States 1861 series...	Jacques Minkus Jacques Minkus Jacques Minkus , of New York City, emigrated to the United States in 1929 and established stamp counters for postage stamp collectors at numerous department stores in the United States.-Philatelic activity:...	Not Given
1992	Richard B. Graham	C. Belmont Faries C. Belmont Faries C. Belmont Faries , of Washington, D.C., was a philatelist who dedicated his entire career to editing philatelic publications.-Philatelic editing:...	Herbert A. Trenchard
1991	L. Norman Williams	Mary Ann Owens	Lois Evans de Violini
1990	Austin Haller	Leo August Leo August Leo August , of New Jersey, was a philatelist who, as a stamp dealer and publisher, created interest and awareness in the collecting of first day covers through the introduction in 1939 of "ArtCraft" engraved illustrated envelopes for use as first day covers. He also established the landmark line...	Dmytro Bykovetz, Jr.
1989	Werner M. Bohne	Clyde Jennings Clyde Jennings Clyde Jennings , of Florida, was a prominent figure in philately with his colorful speeches, writings, and personality, as well as his leadership.-Collecting interests:...	Not Given
1988	Karl H. Schimmer	Charles J. Peterson	Wilbur F. Cannon
1987	Henry M. Gobie	Kenneth A. Wood	William H. Bauer
1986	Charles J. Starnes Charles J. Starnes Charles J. Starnes , of Michigan, was an active student of postal history and a prolific writer of philatelic articles.-Philatelic activity:...	Susan Marshall McDonald Susan Marshall McDonald Susan Marshall McDonald , of Ohio, was philatelist who authored articles on philatelic subjects, and helped other philatelists edit their work.-Collecting interests:...	Walton Eugene Tinsley
1985	Thomas J. Alexander	James H. Beal James H. Beal James H. Beal , of Ohio, was a philatelist who was a recognized expert on fakes and forgeries of rare postage stamps.-Fakes and thefts:...	Robert Laurenson Dashiell Davidson Robert Laurenson Dashiell Davidson Dr. Robert Laurenson Dashiell Davidson , of Missouri, was an active philatelist in the Missouri area, and also at the national level.-Philatelic activity:...
1984	Dr. Soichi Ichida Soichi Ichida Dr. Soichi Ichida , of Japan, was a distinguished Japanese philatelist who specialized in studies of classic Japanese postage stamps and encouraged the collecting of Japanese stamps and Japanese postal history throughout the world....	Gordon C. Morison	Not Given
1983	Robert Granville Stone Robert Granville Stone Robert Granville Stone , of Pennsylvania, was a distinguished philatelic scholar who devoted over fifty years to the study of certain specific segments of philately.-Collecting interests:...	F. Burton Sellers	John E. Foxworth, Jr. John E. Foxworth, Jr. John E. Foxworth, Jr. , of Michigan, was a philatelist who served in various organizations which advocated and supported the hobby of philately.-Philatelic activity:...
1982	Carl H. Werenskiold	Richard H. Thompson Richard H. Thompson (philatelist) Richard H. Thompson was a philatelist from Baltimore, Maryland, who supported stamp collecting at the national level as well as in the Baltimore area.-Philatelic literature:...	Bernard A. Hennig
1981	Charles A. Fricke	Enzo Diena Enzo Diena Dr. Enzo Diena , of Italy, was a renowned Italian philatelist who continued the tradition of his father Alberto Diena and his internationally renowned grandfather, Emilio Diena, in dedicating himself to the study of stamps of Italy....	Cyrus R. Thompson
1980	George E. Hargest George E. Hargest George E. Hargest , of Florida, was a philatelist who specialized in the study of the overseas use of United States mails.-Collecting interests:Hargest collected and studied classic stamps of the United States as well as United States foreign mail....	Robson Lowe Robson Lowe John Harry Robson Lowe , Robbie to his friends, was an English professional philatelist, stamp dealer and stamp auctioneer.- Life and career :...	Emerson A. Clark
1979	Philip Silver Philip Silver Philip Silver , of New York City, was a philatelist who specialized in the field of air mail stamps, known as aerophilately. He studied air mail stamps and postal history, and wrote extensively on the subject.-Philatelic literature:...	William W. Wylie	Not Given
1978	George Wendell Brett George Wendell Brett George Wendell Brett , of Iowa, was a philatelist who wrote extensively on postage stamps and other material produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and was called ”Mr. BIA” by his colleagues.-Philatelic literature:...	John Robert Boker, Jr. John Robert Boker, Jr. John Robert Boker, Jr. , of New York City, was a philatelist who amassed some of the most prestigious collections of 19th century stamps ever seen by stamp collectors...	Daniel W. Vooys
1977	Denwood N. Kelly	Ernest Anthony Kehr Ernest Anthony Kehr Ernest Anthony Kehr , of New York City, was a promoter and spokesman of stamp collecting, creating interest for the hobby using all media at the time, including radio, television, books, articles and newspapers columns devoted to philately....	George Townsend Turner George Townsend Turner George Townsend Turner , of Washington, D.C., was considered a leading philatelic bibliophile of his era, amassing a very large body of philatelic literature over his lifetime.-Collecting interests:...
1976	Horace W. Harrison	Eugene N. Costales Eugene N. Costales Eugene N. Costales , of New York City, was a noted stamp dealer, auctioneer, and expert on authenticity of rare stamps.-Philatelic activity:Costales started out in the stamp business in 1909...	George M. Martin
1975	Alex L. ter Braake	Edward N. Sampson
1972			Frederick B. Thomas
1970	Creighton C. Hart Creighton C. Hart Creighton C. Hart , of Missouri, was a stamp collector and a writer of philatelic articles on specific niches of United States postage stamp collecting.-Collecting interests:...	Ezra Danolds Cole Ezra Danolds Cole Ezra Danolds Cole , of Nyack, New York, was well known stamp dealer who was named to the Hall of Fame of the American Philatelic Society.-Stamp dealer:...	Mrs. Arthur G. Lane
1968	Arnold H. Warren	Herbert J. Bloch Herbert J. Bloch Herbert J. Bloch , who emigrated from Europe to New York City in 1936, was a philatelist and stamp dealer who became recognized as a leading expert on authentication of rare European postage stamps.-Collecting interests:...	Anna D. and Paul J. Plant
1966	Richard McPherren Cabeen Richard McPherren Cabeen Richard McPherren Cabeen , of Chicago, Illinois, was well known philatelist in the Chicago area. He was one of philately’s foremost writers of philatelic literature.-Collecting interests:...	Henry E. Harris Henry Ellis Harris Henry Ellis Harris was a philatelist and stamp dealer who through his company, H.E. Harris & Co., popularized philately for many Americans, especially children.-Selling stamps:...	H. Clay Musser
1964	Judge Edward I.P. Tatelman	James M. Chemi	Joseph M. Clary Joseph M. Clary Joseph M. Clary , of San Francisco, California, was a philatelist who dedicated himself to the advancement of the hobby of stamp collecting in California and on a national scale.-California philatelic efforts:...
1962	Mortimer L. Neinken Mortimer L. Neinken Mortimer L. Neinken , of New York City, was a collector and student of classic United States postage stamps. He studied with Stanley Bryan Ashbrook, and extended some of the philatelic literature work of Ashbrook.-Philatelic literature:...	Earl P. L. Apfelbaum	George A. Blizil
1961	Frank J. Kovarik	Herman Herst, Jr. Herman Herst, Jr. Herman “Pat” Herst, Jr. was a renowned writer of philatelic literature, in many cases writing on the history of the hobby. He began his philatelic career on Nassau Street in New York City in 1933, moving to Shrub Oak, New York in 1946, remaining there until he finally retired to Florida in 1973.In...	Charles C. Cratsenberg Charles C. Cratsenberg Charles C. Cratsenberg , of Illinois and Arizona, was a dedicated stamp collector who served philately by active participation in major philatelic organizations.-Philatelic activity:...
1958	Col. James T. DeVoss	Henry Abt	Bernard Davis
1956	Barbara R. Mueller Barbara R. Mueller Barbara R. Mueller is an American philatelist who has remained, all her life, dedicated to the study of American philately. Her studies led her to a career of writing significant philatelic literature.-Collecting interests:...	Daniel W. Vooys	Not Given
1954	Solomon Glass Solomon Glass Solomon Glass , of Baltimore, Maryland, was a philatelist who was recognized as a foremost expert in United States postage stamps of the 20th century.-Philatelic literature:...	Dr. Holland A. Davis Holland Archer Davis Dr. Holland Archer Davis , of Denver, Colorado, was an ardent stamp collector who served the philatelic community in various positions.-Collecting interests:Dr. Davis had numerous stamp collections. He wrote a monograph entitled U.S...	Not Given
1952	Winthrop Smillie Boggs Winthrop Smillie Boggs Winthrop Smillie Boggs was a philatelist renowned for his expertise and philatelic writing.-Philatelic accomplishments:Boggs wrote a number of the definitive books in philately:* The Foundations of Philately...	Van Dyk Mac Bride	Major James T. DeVoss
1950	Max G. Johl Max G. Johl Col. Max G. Johl , of Connecticut, was an American philatelist who specialized in the collecting of, and writing philatelic literature on, United States postage stamps.-Collecting interests:...	Donald F. Lybarger	Laurence D. Shoemaker
1948	Lester George Brookman Lester George Brookman Lester George Brookman , of Minnesota, was a stamp dealer who was an expert on 19th century United States postage stamps and postal history.-Stamp dealer:Brookman started his business of selling stamps in 1934. He published the Brookman's U.S...	Chester Smeltzer	Harry L. Lindquist H. L. Lindquist H. L. Lindquist was an editor and publisher specializing in the publication of philatelic literature during the early 20th century. He operated his publishing business from New York City at 1 West 46 Street.-The Stamp Specialist:...
1946	Clarence W. Brazer	Lester George Brookman Lester George Brookman Lester George Brookman , of Minnesota, was a stamp dealer who was an expert on 19th century United States postage stamps and postal history.-Stamp dealer:Brookman started his business of selling stamps in 1934. He published the Brookman's U.S...	David Louis Lidman David Louis Lidman David Louis Lidman , of Chicago, Illinois, and New York City, was an author of philatelic literature in journals, books and newspapers.-Philatelic literature:...
1944	Dr. Carroll Chase Carroll Chase Carroll Chase was an internationally-recognized philatelic expert who specialized in classic stamps of the United States and France. In his effort to study classic French stamps, he traveled to France and remained there until 1941 when he returned to the United States.-Philatelic...	Elliott Perry	Col. Ralph A. Kimble
1940	Stanley Bryan Ashbrook Stanley Bryan Ashbrook Stanley Bryan Ashbrook , of Kentucky, was a distinguished American philatelist who was known for his extensive studies of early United States stamps and postal history. He was usually known as Stanley B...	August Dietz August Dietz August Dietz was a philatelist, editor and publisher, who specialized in the study of mail and postal history of the Confederate States of America.-Early life:Dietz was born in Prussia on October 19, 1869...	Not Given

External links

• Luff Awards
• 2008 Luff Awards