THE FRANK STEWART AWARD

Frank Stewart was committed to the guide outfitting industry; he loved guide outfitting and was always concerned about the image of the industry. He set a high standard for today’s outfitters to follow.

The Frank Stewart Award is presented to someone who demonstrates exceptional ethics and integrity in the guide outfitting industry.

Previous Recipients

  • Ann Stewart – 1978
  • Jack Lowry – 1980
  • Len Pickering – 1983
  • Bill McKenzie – 1985
  • Stephen Waibler – 1988
  • Lynn Ross – 1991
  • Albert Cooper – 1993
  • Don Beattie – 1995
  • Ross Peck – 1997
  • Ron Fleming – 1999
  • Don Wolfenden – 2001
  • Eric Mikkelson – 2003
  • Ron Fleming – 2005
  • Jerri Geraci – 2007
  • Dave Hooper – 2009
  • Ray Collingwood – 2011
  • Michael Young – 2013
  • Michael Schneider – 2015
  • Darren Deluca and Leif Olsen – 2017
  • Mike Danielson – 2019
  • Darwin Cary – 2022
  • Ray Jackson – 2024
  • Bradley Bowden – 2026
  • Don Peck – 1979
  • Earl Boose – 1982
  • Fred Steams – 1984
  • Dix Anderson – 1987
  • Bill Love – 1990
  • Keith Connors – 1992
  • Davie Wiens – 1994
  • Bob Nielsen – 1996
  • Robert Fontana – 1998
  • Ray Collingwood – 2000
  • Stan & Linda Lancastser – 2002
  • Mike McDonough – 2004
  • Brian Swift – 2006
  • Dave Fyfe – 2008
  • Anna Fontana & David Beranek – 2010
  • Harry Leuenberger – 2012
  • Mark Werner – 2014
  • Larry Erickson – 2016
  • Sonny Perkinson & Ken Watson – 2018
  • Doug McMann – 2020/21
  • Scott Ellis – 2023
  • Stewart Fraser – 2025

Who can submit nominations?

Any GOABC members in good standing for 2026 can submit nominations for the Frank Stewart Award. The deadline for nominations is March 17, 2027.

How do I submit my nomination?

Mail: Suite 103 19140 28th Avenue Surrey, BC V3Z 6M3

Fax: (604) 541-6339

Email: info@goabc.org

Form below:

Award nomination form - Frank Stewart
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Maximum file size: 5MB

If you would like to upload photos, video or additional documents to support this nomination you can do so here.