Healthy wildlife populations are the foundation of the guide outfitting industry.
The Fair Chase Award (Conservationist of the Year) was established in 2012 to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to help further conservation and stewardship within the province of BC and beyond our borders.
Previous Recipients
- Greg Williams – 2012
- Keith Connors – 2013
- Ben Carter, Dallas Safari Club – 2014
- Andy Hagberg – 2015
- Jim Shockey – 2016
- Shane Mahoney, Conservation Visions – 2017
- Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops – 2018
- Reg and Ray Collingwood – 2019
- Dr. Helen Schwantje – 2020/21
- Dan Simmons, Cow Moose Sign Project – 2022
- James Steidel, Stop the Spray – 2023
- Mike Wilmot, DSC Great Lake Chapter – 2024
- Ben Berukoff, Candian Wildlife Captute – 2025
- Lynn & Scott Pichette – Bowron River Guiding, Roy Rea – UNBC – 2026
Who can submit nominations?
The nominations and winners of this award are selected by the GOABC Board of Directors.
