Mission Statement
The mission of the FFI is to support, enhance and preserve fly fishing opportunities. Fundamental to this mission is environmentalstewardship and education.
Strategic Vision
At its core, the FFI is the only outdoor sports non-profit organization exclusively representing fly fishing for all fish in all waters. Our coreconnection vehicle is education. We strive to be the best fly fishing educators in four areas: casting, tying, fly fishing skills and conservation.
Members affiliated with Washington FFI are engaged in education, conservation, and environmental stewardship statewide. Since the formation of Washington FFI in the 1960s, our members and affiliated clubs have played an invaluable role in conserving and protecting countless acres of stream and riverbank. We bring people together in the vigorous defense of ecosystems and committed efforts to share the best in fly tying, casting, and fishing skills.
Each year, the Washington State Council gives up to 8 awards for excellence in education, conservation and leadership to various members and affiliated clubs. In addition, there are numerous national level awards. Each year we go through a nomination and selection process. You and your colleagues are the engine that drives that and FFI awards are a way to say thanks and invite deeper commitment.
Awards nominations will be open from January 1st, 2024 until April 1st, 2024, with the finalists to be announced in May 2026.
Listed below you will find:
- All Washington State Council FFI Awards and criteria
- On Line Nomination Forms for the following awards (active link starting on February 1, 2024:
- WSCFFI Fly Fisher of the Year Page 2
- Washington State Council Fly Tying Hall of Fame Award Page 3
- The Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Casting Instructors Award Page 4
- Washington Conservation Award (club or organization) Page 5
- Mackay Conservation Award (individual) Page 6
- Club Education Award Page 7
- Pat Herdt Education Award (individual) Page 8
- Robert Gerlach Award Page 9
After reviewing the awards, the next step is to nominate one of the unsung heroes in our organization.
If you have any difficulties with the on-line nomination process, please send an email with your nomination to:
It is our desire to get the most qualified candidate for each award. Within all groups there are many unsung heroes who may not get the recognition they deserve. Please, help us to make sure every qualified award recipient is identified.
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Send in those nominations!
You have until April 1st, 2026
Which will be way more entertaining than preparing your taxes!
List of previous WSCFFI and FFI Award Recipients