The John Klatt Award is given annually by the West Linn Historical Society to a group or individual for significant contribution to preserving the heritage of West Linn.  The recipient of the award receives a framed certificate and has their name added to a plaque that will be publicly displayed in the future.  The honor is awarded each year at the Historical Society's annual meeting in January.

John Klatt was a longtime resident of the Historic Willamette Neighborhood in West Linn.  He was a founding member of the West Linn Historical Society, which got their start in 2014.  He was also founder and sole proprietor of Old Oregon Photos, a unique collection of curated photos of the Oregon Territory,  Along with his wife, Jody Carson, they purchased and restored a historic house in Willamette. He loved researching and writing about local history.  Upon John's death in 2021, his wish was granted of having Old Oregon Photos and his extensive collection of books and papers donated to the Willamette Falls and Landings Heritage Area Coalition for continued access to this treasured resource.