Category Archives: Recognition

GCC fly anglers recognized with national awards

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Yesterday Fly Fishers International (FFI) announced the recipients of their 2024 Awards of Achievement. These annual awards acknowledge individuals and organizations who have advanced the FFI’s mission of conservation, education, and community. Two members of the Gulf Coast Council were … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2024 Achievement Awards

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually recognized members and clubs for their efforts to promote and advance fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and community within the GCC. Each award recipient will receive a personalized mug with their name … Continue reading →

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June 30th deadline for GCC Awards

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Catch Cormier

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 our organization. FFI members and member clubs are encouraged to submit … Continue reading →

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Williams, Ferguson recognized for FFI awards

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Yesterday the Fly Fishers International (FFI) announced the recipients of their 2023 Awards of Achievement. These annual awards acknowledge individuals and organizations who demonstrate the highest levels of accomplishment, dedication, and contribution to preserving the legacy and future of fly … Continue reading →

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A Quick Suncatch Update

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Ben Roussel

I’m very happy to announce that we’ve finalized the award for the 12 species level Suncatch Expert and will be doing custom personalized wooden fly boxes. I received the first shipment this week and they came out looking very sharp, … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2023 Achievement Awards

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually honored those members and clubs for outstanding contributions to our mission. This year, we recognized four individuals for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and community within the … Continue reading →

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Buckner elected to FFI Tying Group BOD

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Catch Cormier

At the FFI Virtual Expo, Gulf Coast Council board member David Buckner of Ocean Springs, MS, was announced as the newest member to the Fly Fishers International (FFI) Fly Tying Group (FTG) Board of Directors. In addition, he will serve … Continue reading →

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FFNWF, Morrison recognized by Fly Fishers International

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Catch Cormier

FFI Awards Ceremony Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:00 pm CDT Zoom webinar, public invited The Fly Fishers International (FFI) Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 FFI Board awards. These awards are given to recognize … Continue reading →

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Samantha Bergeron named “Biologist of the Year”

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Samantha Bergeron, southern regional freshwater fisheries biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) has been recognized by MDWFP as “2021 Biologist of the Year”. Sam began working for MDWFP in 2014, and manages several lakes including … Continue reading →

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