Nominate

Nominate a Hall of Famer

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing. In addition to career achievements, nominees should exemplify the Hall of Fame's core values through significant and lasting contributions to the sport and the fishing industry.

Who is eligible

Anyone may nominate an individual who has made a lasting, positive impact on bass fishing, through:

  • Professional bass fishing
  • Conservation
  • Fisheries science
  • Media
  • Industry leadership
  • Other significant contributions to the sport

How nominees are evaluated

  • Commitment to improving bass fishing
  • Unselfish contributions to the sport
  • Overall career achievements: major tournament victories and championship titles, awards and honors, and industry accomplishments

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

About You

The person submitting this nomination.

The Nominee

Nominees may be living or deceased.

The nominee is
Areas of contribution

Choose all that apply.

For a deceased nominee, contact details for a family member are welcome but not required.

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    Awards, Honors & Publications

    List the nominee's accomplishments, including major tournament victories and championship titles, awards and honors, industry recognition, media achievements (for outdoor communicators) and articles written about the nominee.

    PDF or Word, up to 10 MB.

      References

      Two people with firsthand knowledge of the nominee's accomplishments and contributions. Give a phone number or email for each.

      Narrative

      Address each category below, up to two pages (about 1,000 words) each. Type your narrative, attach it as a document, or both.

      The nominee's efforts outside tournament competition that have advanced the sport or industry: education, advocacy, innovation, mentoring, promotion, or initiatives that increased participation and public awareness.

      PDF or Word, up to 10 MB.

        The nominee's dedication to conservation, youth development, volunteer service, community outreach, and efforts that have positively influenced anglers and non-anglers alike.

        PDF or Word, up to 10 MB.

          Supporting Documents & Submit

          Optional. Up to 5 files, PDF or Word, 10 MB each.