WSCFFI Fly Fisher of the Year Award
Detailed Description:
The WSCFFI Fly Fisher of the Year Award honors a member or director who has demonstrated exceptional devotion and long-term service to the Washington State Council of Fly Fishers International (WSCFFI). Presented annually, this award recognizes outstanding voluntary contributions that have significantly advanced the goals and effectiveness of the Council, both locally and as part of the broader mission of Fly Fishers International (FFI). This honor is intended to celebrate individuals whose enduring commitment, leadership, and passion have had a Council-wide impact.
Award Criteria:
- Minimum Service Requirement: The nominee must have a minimum of five years of active membership and service within FFI.
- Volunteer Contributions: Priority is given to individuals whose contributions were voluntary. Time served in an officer of the council is aconsideration, but necessary for receiving the award.
- First-Time Honoree: The nominee must not have previously received the WSCFFI Fly Fisher of the Year Award.
- Council-Wide Impact: The achievements being recognized must be broad in scope, benefiting the entire Washington State Council ratherthan a single club or effort such as casting instruction for fly tying.
- Weight of Contributions: Evaluation will prioritize long-term commitment, with approximately 70% of consideration given to cumulativeservice over time and 30% to significant achievements within the past year.
- Alignment with FFI Values: The nominee’s contributions should be clearly aligned with the mission and objectives of the FFI and shouldstand out as superior to those of other potential candidates.
Checklist for Evaluation:
- Length and Consistency of Service: Has the nominee served FFI for at least five years, and have they demonstrated ongoingcommitment throughout that time?
- Voluntary Involvement: Were the nominee’s contributions primarily volunteer- driven and not just the duties of a council officer?
- Scope of Impact: Have the nominee’s efforts positively influenced the entire Washington State Council? Provide examples with dates and times.
- Recent Contributions: Has the nominee made meaningful contributions in the past year that build upon their ongoing service?
- Exemplary Alignment with FFI Objectives: Do the nominee’s actions clearly support and reflect the goals, mission, and standards of excellence promoted by FFI?
All nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee to ensure that recipients truly embody the spirit of service, leadership, and devotion that this award represents. The awards Committee will make a recommendation for final selection by BoD approval.
