DR. JAMES C. WRIGHT CONSERVATION HONORARY AWARD

Purpose: Presented to an individual, who in the opinion of the VBAC, contributed substantially to the conservation of freshwater or saltwater fish. Although not a firm requirement, this award normally focuses on conservation efforts within the State of Virginia.

Format: Candidates are proposed by the Board of Directors at the November Board meeting and tabled for thirty days. The slate is reviewed at the December Board meeting. Other candidates can be added at this time. The merits of each candidate are discussed in open forum and the final selection made by a raising of hand vote. The name of the recipient is held secret until the Annual Awards Banquet. The name of the recipient is coordinated with Dr. Wright by the VBAC President.

Award: The recipient’s name and year of the award is engraved on the perpetual trophy. The recipient also receives a replica trophy for permanent retention.


VIRGINIA BEACH ANGLER’S CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Purpose: This award recognizes an outstanding VBAC member who has given much time and effort to improving the quality of the VBAC. This award is not based on angling efforts and excludes from consideration those duties performed in conjunction with an elected office.

Format: The President appoints a Committee Chairperson on or about the October time frame. The Committee Chairperson will select the remaining committee members (normally 2-3 persons). The President is an ex-officio member of this committee. At the December Board meeting, the Committee Chairperson proposes to the Board a list of candidates for the award. The Board can propose other candidates. Selection of the recipient is by ballot vote. The recipient must receive a majority vote of the Board. The Chairperson keeps the name of the winner secret. This award can be won more than once by any member.

Award: The award is a plaque. The plaque is sponsored and presented each year by the Virginia Beach Angler’s Club at the annual awards banquet.

PRIZES/RAFFLES DONATED BY:

BOB AGNOR
ANGLER’S CHOICE
APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
AWFUL ARTHURS - VA. BEACH
BAY PROPELLER
DON AND MELANIE BAYFORD
BRUCE’S BAIT AND TACKLE
CAPTAIN SEAGULL CHARTS
CARRABBA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
CHESAPEAKE BAY LURES
CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE
GARY DOERHOFF
RAY HEIM, JR.
DIANE CRAFT
SKIP FELLER
HUNTINGTON DRONE
INNOVATIVE TEXTILES
J & B RODS
GET REEL LURE CO.
STEVE LOCKYEAR
LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE
LONG BAY POINTE BAIT AND TACKLE
MURPHY’S PROPELLER SHOP
PRINCESS ANNE DISTRIBUTING
RAY’S PARACHUTE LURES
DAVE AND SUE SMITH
RONNIE NIXON
OCEANS EAST
SEA TOW
TGI FRIDAYS
WEST MARINE
WALMART
THANK KEVIN HANDYMAN SERVICES, INC.

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VIRGINIA BEACH ANGLER'S CLUB