Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually recognized individuals and clubs for their accomplishments in education, conservation, service and other areas that promote the goals and ideals of Fly Fishers International. Nominations for 2025 honors are now being accepted. Deadline is June 30th.
FFI members can submit nominations by online form. Qualifications for the nominee should be stated using specific accomplishments. Being concise helps insure the nominee gets strong consideration. For example:
“I think Joe is the best fly caster there is. He finished first in our club’s casting contest. He also taught a few folks how to cast.”
Much better:
“This past year, Joe became an FFI Certified Casting Instructor, taught two workshops, and gave presentations at the Mississippi Outdoors Expo. He also coached several club members on an individual basis.”.
Except for Friend of the Council, nominees must be FFI members affiliated with the Gulf Coast Council. Most awards are for contributions of the past 12 to 18 months, except for the Fly Tying Excellence Award, which is now a lifetime achievement award.
In cases where more than one well qualified nominee exists, we may end up giving up to two persons/entities the award (co-honorees). Please list all accomplishments as in some cases, the nominee could qualify for an alternative award.
Again, deadline is June 30th. Honors are announced sometime late July to August time frame. Honorees will receive a commemorative mug with their name and award (as shown in photo).
For more info, including a complete list of GCC Awards, their qualifications, past winners, and links to the nomination forms, go to the GCC Awards page – CLICK HERE.
