Are you aware that the Casting Board of Governors has four different awards to present to individuals each year? It wasn’t until recently that we had the opportunity to recognize individuals who have contributed to the success of our Certified Casting Instructors Program. That’s not to say that our members haven’t been recognized with other awards, but now we have some specific awards to be presented by the CBOG.

Nominations do not have to come from the CBOG. Although our Board is very diverse and come from all parts of the US and Canada (and now the world), we don’t know everybody, so if you think someone should be recognized, the criteria are outlined below for nomination and eligibility for these awards.

Our organization is on a volunteer basis and the success of the Casting Program is mainly due to the support and dedication of our members who believe in what we do. Sometimes alll we can do is thank them for a job well done. Now we can give them an award in appreciation for outstanding service.

Here is a brief description of the four awards and the past recipients.

DEADLINE FOR 2013 NOMINATIONS IS MAY 22, 2013

1.  Lifetime Achievement in Fly Casting Instruction Award

An award given by the Board of Governors (BOG) of the FFF Casting Instructor Program in recognition of those who have made significant contributions to the art of flycasting instruction.

2012 - Floyd Franke
          Gordy Hill

2011 - Gary Borger
          Macauley Lord

Criteria

1. The award will be given annually, if warranted, to a person, a couple or persons who have dedicated their lives to flycasting instruction.
    
2. The recipient(s) need not be members of the Federation of Fly Fishers.
    
3. The recipient(s) may be alive or deceased.

     Additional Criteria - that may be considered in selecting recipients of this award:

1. The candidate should be a teacher or instructor of the art of flycasting.
    
2. The candidate may be an innovator in flycasting techniques.
    
3. The candidate may be published as a writer in the art of flycasting.
    
4. The candidate should be known as a motivator of students.
    
5. The candidate may be known as a "legend" in the flycasting world.
    
6. The candidate may have committed his/her life to advancing the sport of flycasting.
    
7. The candidate may have been instrumental in developing FFF's Casting Instructor Certification Program.
    
8. The candidate may be known for sharing his/her knowledge of teaching with others.
    
9. The candidate has made a significant, long term contribution to the art of flycasting instruction.

Criteria

1. Does not have to be awarded every year.
    
2. Can be awarded to more than one person.
    
3. Individual must be nominated, in writing, by a CBOG or MCI.  Written nomination should include nominee's credentials, background and mentoring contributions. 

4.  Mel Krieger Fly Casting Instruction Award

An award given by the Board of Governors (BOG) of the FFF Casting Instructor Program in recognition of those who have made significant contributions to the FFF Casting Instructor Certification Program, have dedicated themselves to flycasting instruction and have shared their knowledge with others.

Criteria

1. The award will be given annually, if warranted, to a person, a couple or club who have dedicated their lives to flycasting instruction.
    
2. The nomination must be made by an FFF member.
    
3. The recipient must be a member of the FFF.
    
4. The recipient must be an FFF Certified Instructor.

     Additional Criteria - that may be considered in selecting recipients of this award:

1. The candidate should be known as a motivator of students.
    
2. The candidate is known for sharing their knowledge of teaching with others.
    
3. The candidate has made a significant, long term contribution to the art of flycasting.
    

The Process

1. The BOG Awards Committee will be appointed by the BOG chair.
    
2. Nominations for the award must be received by the BOG Program Coordinator at the FFF Headquarters by mail or e-mail no later than April 1. Nominations should include the full name of the person being nominated, their current address and phone number if available, and a short description of the reasons why the person they are nominating should be considered for the award.
    
3. A person need not be a member of the FFF in order to submit a nomination.
    
4. The BOG Awards Committee will recommend a ballot to the BOG Chair no later than May 1.
    
5. The BOG Awards Committee may recommend presentation of the award to more than one recipient.
    
6. Ballots will be distributed to the BOG no later than May 15.
    
7. Ballots will be returned to the Program Coordinator no later than June 15.
    
8. The returned ballots will be tallied by the Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will report the results to the BOG Chair.
    
9. Presentation of the award will be authorized by a majority vote of the BOG.
    
10. The BOG Chair will report the results to the BOG Executive Committee, the BOG and the recipient(s) no later than July 1.
     
11. The recipient(s) will receive a plaque, with a plaque awarded to each person or couple. A permanent plaque will be displayed at the FFF Headquarters.  Governor's Pin recipients will only receive a pin.

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