Hall of Fame classifications

Definitions of Recognition Categories
ENSHRINEMENT: Considered are persons who have had a lasting National or World impact to the benefit of freshwater sportfishing.
LEGENDARY ANGLER: Considered are persons who have had at least regional achievement in their endeavors to have a lasting impact to benefit freshwater sportfishing.
LEGENDARY COMMUNICATOR: Considered are persons who have developed a unique communication means or avenue which was instrumental in introducing fishing to the public or in maintaining public interest or awareness.
LEGENDARY GUIDE: Considered are persons who have gained, by their expertise and professionalism, a status of credibility and immortality judged so by their customers, the region and/or their peers.
LEGENDARY ARTIST: Considered are persons whose creations introduce, encourage or inspire the enjoyment of fresh water fishing on a local, regional or national level.
ORGANIZATIONAL/GOVERNMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION: Considered are organizations or government entities which have demonstrated and/or performed a valuable service or act to benefit freshwater sportfishing within its jurisdiction or the boundaries of its organization whether local, regional or national.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: Recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations for their programs benefiting freshwater angling which clearly are not covered by other recognition categories.