IGFA Annual Awards To make a nomination for any of the following awards, please contact IGFA Headquarters at 954-927-2628 or [email protected] Gil Keech Heavy-Tackle Award The Gil Keech Award acknowledges anglers for outstanding achievements in the field of heavy-tackle angling. Bob Herder Light-Tackle Award The Bob Herder Award acknowledges anglers for outstanding achievements in the field of light-tackle angling. Barry M. Fitzpatrick Conservation Award The Barry M. Fitzpatrick Conservation Awards were established in 1993 and honor those who have made significant and outstanding contributions towards fisheries conservation. Joe Brooks Fly Fishing Award The IGFA Joe Brooks Fly Fishing Award acknowledges anglers who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the world of fly fishing. Johnny Morris Freshwater Angling Award The IGFA Johnny Morris Freshwater Angling Award acknowledges anglers who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the world of freshwater angling. Chester H. Wolfe Outstanding Sportsmanship Award The IGFA – Chester H. Wolfe Outstanding Sportsmanship Award was established by Mrs. Barbara Wolfe in memory of her late husband to honor both his love of sport fishing and passion for ethical behavior on the water.
