Larry Murphy
VP of Communication
Term Expires October 2022
4921 Sharon Drive
Jefferson City MO 65109
Cell: 573.690.2295
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Guide Lines and Qualifications for Nominees for the FFI 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 FFI 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 FFI and/or her club.
FEDERATOR OF THE YEAR — Presented annually to that person who has supported the Southern Council and the FFI, 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 FFI 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 FFI Southern Council and need not be a member of the FFI. Need NOT be given annually if no worthwhile recipients are available.
TALL TALE TELLER OF THE YEAR — Awarded annually to that individual who is the best, most vocal tall-tale teller in the Southern Council.
PRESIDENT'S AWARD — Awarded annually to the individual(s) who, through their contributions to the FFI Southern Council, have brought positive recognition and/or awards to the Council. Recipient(s) are chosen by the current Council President.