National Recreational Fisheries Awards - Nomination Process

The National Recreational Fisheries Award nomination process is ongoing and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) invites the public to submit nominations at any time during the year.

Who can be nominated?

Any non-governmental individual, group, business or association that you believe has made an outstanding contribution in areas such as recreational community leadership, restoring and enhancing fisheries and fish habitat, or promoting conservation and sustainable recreational fishing. All nominees must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. 

Who can submit nominations?

Nominations can be submitted by an organization, an association, or by three individuals.

What are the eligibility criteria for nominations?

• Each nominee's project or activity must have been undertaken in Canada.
• The nominee's project and activity must be separate from that undertaken by government agencies and employees.

What should be included as part of the nomination?

• A completed nomination form.
• A brief history of the nominee.
• A description of the project or achievement. This can include the following:
  • the project or activity's contribution to conservation, improvement and/or public awareness of Canadian recreational fisheries or their habitat;
  • the positive benefits on recreational fisheries or their habitat and/or on public awareness;
  • evidence that the project has led to improved recreational fishing, increased fishing opportunities and/or heightened public interest in recreational fisheries;
  • details on how the project or activity might influence or has influenced the initiation and/or completion of similar projects in other locations.
• Letters of support from the nominators.

How will I know my nomination(s) has/have been received?

A letter acknowledging receipt the of nomination will be sent by mail to the nominator. If some information on the nomination form is missing, the nominator will be contacted by telephone.

Is there a deadline to submit nominations?

DFO accepts nominations throughout the year. Do you know someone or an organization that should be nominated? Please fill out the nomination form.