Guidelines and Qualifications for Nominees for the FFF Southern Council Annual Awards

MAN OF THE YEAR — Presented annually to the man who has demonstrated unusual devotion to the Southern Council and, through this devotion, has benefitted the Southern Council, the FFF and/or his club.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR — Presented annually to that woman who has demonstrated unusual devotion to the Southern Council and, through this devotion, has benefitted the Southern Council, the FFF and/or her club.

FEDERATOR OF THE YEAR — Presented annually to that person who has supported the Southern Council and the FFF, and has actively recruited new members to each organization. Other reasons also are appropriate.

CLUB OF THE YEAR — Presented annually to a club affiliated with the FFF and Southern Council for outstanding projects and activities that have contributed most to the Council in some manner. Examples include, but are not limited to, conservation, education and membership projects and activities.

FLY TYER OF THE YEAR — Awarded annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the art of fly tying.

JUNIOR FLY TYER OF THE YEAR — Awarded annually to an individual 18 years of age or younger who has made a significant contribution to the art of fly tying.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR — Awarded annually to that individual who has passed along the art of fly fishing to others, whether in the form of fly tying, casting or any of the other fly-fishing arts and sciences.

CONSERVATION AWARD OF THE YEAR - An award or awards made to individuals, group or organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the conservation of our fisheries resources. Need not be given annually if no worth while recipients are available.

FRIEND(S) OF THE SOUTHERN COUNCIL — Given to an individual, individuals group or groups who have befriended and/or benefitted the Southern Council in some way. Nominees must not be a member of the FFF Southern Council and need not be a member of the FFF. Need NOT be given annually if no worthwhile recipients are available.

TALL TALE-TELLER AWARD — Awarded annually to that individual who is the best, most vocal tall-tale teller in the Southern Council.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD — Awarded and chosen by the Southern Council President annually to the individual(s) who, through their contributions to the FFF Southern Council, have brought positive recognition and/or awards to the Council. Recipient(s) are chosen by the current Council President.

Each of those candidates for the various awards are nominated by either an individual or a club. If you would like to see your club or a particular federation member honored, why not nominate them. The major requirement other than they be qualified for the award is they must be a member of the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Awards are normally due by June 15 each year to the Vice President of Communications. Ballots and nominating information are then made available to each officer of the Council as well as each member of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of the presidents of each of the member clubs. Many of the club presidents allow their club members to help them cast the ballot.

The thing to remember is that if a person/club is not nominated they can’t win. If you would like to see your club be rewarded for it’s hard work or a deserving individual be recognized, this is your opportunity to take care of that.

Chris and Carol Jackson
Managing Directors