ftc annual awards

Annual Award plaques are awarded at the March General Membership Meeting. To be eligible for these awards a member must be in good standing and must submit a fully completed weigh slip to the "Awards and Contests" committee.

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Stephen L. Vanderveer Trophy Bowl — Largest Tuna, Jones Inlet. To win this trophy the member must have sailed out of Freeport L.I (Jones Inlet) and must weigh the Tuna on the official scales at the club official weighing station, and must not enter any other port. The minimum weight accepted on this trophy is 100 lbs.

2009: Ralph Drewes (182 lb. Big Eye) "Oceanic"
2008:Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb. Big Eye) "Hooker"
2007:Sean Libby (237 lb. Big Eye) "Freedom"
2006:Not Awarded
2005:Robert Schmitt (201.6 lb. Big Eye) "Fish On"
2004:Richie Olejnik (182 lb. Big Eye) "Canyon Lady"
2003:Fred Ruehman (182 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It"
2002: Frank Mazzilli (186.5 lb. Yellowfin) "Lady E"
2001: Mike Jacobs (165 lb. Yellowfin) "Desire"
2000: Bob Hagen (174 lb. Big Eye) "Jenny II"

Walter F. O'Malley Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the heaviest Tuna, sailing from any port except Freeport.

2009: John Payne (175 lb. Big Eye) “MI KAT”
2008: Not Awarded
2007: Bill Morrogh (52.62 lb. Yellowfin) "Somewhere in Time"
2006: Rick Dillworth (404 lb. Bluefin) "Oilburner"
2005: Rick Dillworth (420 lb. Bluefin) "Oilburner"
2004: Bruce Abatte (570 lb. Bluefin) "Marlin"
2003: John Scanlon (60.5 lb. Yellowfin) "Sea Jet"
2002: Rick Dillworth (367 lb. Bluefin) "Sea Level"
2001: Bob Pettit (555 lb. Bluefin) "Oil Burner"
2000: Jerry Looney (120 lb. Bluefin) "Reel Satisfaction"

Frederick W. Hollander Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the heaviest billed fish anywhere.

2009: Ralph Drewes (180 lb. Striped Marlin) “Escualo Fleet – Mazatlan”
2008: Not Awarded
2007: Paul Noto (95 lb. Swordfish) "Lady E"
2006: Ralph Drewes (252 lb. Striped Marlin, Sinola, Mexico)
2005: Dennis Cataldo (576.3 lb. Black Marlin, Pinas Bay, Panama)
2004: George Spitaleri (234 lb. Blue Marlin, Zihuatanejo Mexico)
2003: Harold Jarow (106 lb. Sailfish, Zihuatanejo Mexico)
2002: Harold Jarow (80 lb. Sailfish)
2001: Harold Jarow (110 lb. Sailfish)
2000: Harry Schroeder (164 lb. Swordfish)

Jack R. Neidorf Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the first Tuna of the season out of Freeport, L.I. (Jones Inlet). Member must weigh the Tuna on the official scales at the club official weighing station within 24 hours after he sailed and must not enter any other port.

2009: Chris Gerhart (41.75 lb. Yellowfin) "Wasabi"
2008: Jeff Yapalater (82 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi"
2007: Grover Howell (56.43 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It"
2006: Sil Mazzilli (47 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille"
2005: Jeffrey Yapalater (48.06 lb. Longfin) "Wasabi"
2004: Hal Berman (25.1 lb. Bluefin) "Aphis"
2003: Larry Festa (33.75 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It"
2002: Matt Errett (36.4 lb. Bluefin) "Nikki Ann"
2001: Fred Ruehman (26.5 lb.) "Mikey Likes It"
2000: Jimmy Woods (53 lb. Bluefin) "Jenny II"

Jack Bode Ladies' Trophy — Awarded to the lady member catching the heaviest Tuna of the season anywhere.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Mary Ellen Zullo (92 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen"
2007: Mary Ellen Zullo (77 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic"
2006: Mary Ellen Zullo (64 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic"
2005: Mary Ellen Zullo (84.5 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It"
2004: Mary Ellen Zullo (48.5 lb. Bluefin) "Aphis"
2003: Diane "Dee" Korn (51 lb. Yellowfin) "Jenny II"
2002: Mary Ellen Zullo (34 lb. Longfin) "Mikey Likes It"
2001: Mary Ellen Zullo (40 lb. Yellowfin) "Extremes"
2000: Mary Ellen Zullo (47 lb. 8 oz. Yellowfin) "Blue Marlin"

Henry Von Elm, Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the member of the club fishing on the club team in any Tuna tournament who catches the largest Tuna according to the tournament rules.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Chris Squeri (63 lb. Yellowfin) "Lady E"
2007: Bill Morrogh (52.62 lb. Yellowfin) "Somewhere in Time"
2006: Ralph Drewes (47 lb. Yellowfin) "Mikey Likes It"
2005: Jeff Squeri (34 lb. Longfin) "Camille"
2004: Chris Squeri (63 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille"
2003: Chris Squeri (42 lb. Yellowfin) "Lady E"
2002: Chris Squeri (36 lb. Yellowfin ) "Lady E"
2001: Chris Squeri (39 lb. Longfin) "Lady E"
2000: Not Awarded

John J. Miles Trophy — Awarded to the member captain sailing from Debs, Jones or Fire Island Inlet only who, in the opinion of the Prize Committee, achieves the outstanding performance of the year.

2009: To Be Announced
2008: Larry Festa "Kristen"
2007: Ralph Drewes "Oceanic"
2006: Robert Rosenberg "Findictive II"
2005: Howard Berman "Aphis"
2004: Jim Krug "Persuader"
2003: Mike Lobosco "Mikey Likes It"
2002: John Jutt "Bunker Dunker"
2001: Jeff Squeri "Lady E"

Captain Mel Elderd Trophy — Awarded to the member who catches the largest Tuna in the Annual Babylon-Freeport Tuna Club Tournament.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Ken Kapner (18 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen"
2007: Not Awarded
2006: Bill Morrogh (56 lb. Yellowfin) "MargaritaBill"
2005: Joseph Jahn (57 lb. Longfin) "Aphis"
2004: Not Awarded
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Not Awarded
2001: Not Awarded
2000: Bob Hagan (174 lb. Big Eye)

Woodcleft Marine Base, Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the greatest weight fish per pound line test, on a boat sailing from any Long Island Port using a maximum of 30 lb. test line. No Blue Sharks will be eligible for this award.

2009: Mike Sullivan (17 lb. Striped Bass 2lb Test) "Little Jacket"
2008: Mike Sullivan (17.75 lb Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "Little Jacket"
2007: Mike Sullivan (17.38 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Little BlueJacket"
2006: Ryan Sullivan (21.43 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "BlueJacket II"
2005: Ryan Sullivan (16.25 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "BlueJacket II"
2004: Jim Krug (591 lb. Thresher / 80 lb. test)
2003: Ralph Drewes (189 lb. Mako Shark / 30 lb. test) "Oceanic"
2002: Bob Boitel (242 lb. Mako) "Accursia"
2001: Grover Howell (454 lb. Thresher / 80 lb. test) "Lady E"
2000: Larry Festa (302 lb. Mako / 80 lb. test) "Kristen"

Harry Berns Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the boat owner (not a professional guide) whose boat brings into Freeport, L.I., the largest number of Tuna tags during the season. The boat must have necessarily sailed out of Freeport, L.I. (Jones Inlet) and must not enter any other port. The persons fishing on this boat do not have to be club members, but the owner (club member) must be on board when the fish are caught. In corporation and partnerships, ownership is limited to two designated club members of such organization.

2009: Ralph Drewes (9 tags) "Oceanic"
2008: Ralph Drewes (9 tags) "Oceanic"
2007: Larry Festa (4 tags) "Kristen"
2006: Not Awarded
2005: Larry Festa (17 tags) "Kristen"
2004: Larry Festa (18 tags) "Kristen"
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Not Awarded
2001: Larry Festa (5 tags) "Kristen"
2000: Larry Festa (3 tags) "Kristen"

George Beitterick Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the largest Bluefish on a boat sailing from Freeport, L.I. (Jones Inlet) and returning within 24 hours and must not enter any other port.

2009: Robert Porter (13.98 lb.) "Shark III"
2008: Yukio Fujii (14 lb. 14 oz.) "Sand Pebble"
2007: Don Morin (14 lb.) "Sea Quest"
2006: Robert Porter (13.8 lb.) "Shark III"
2005: Peter DiThomas (12 lb.) "Bass Whoopin"
2004: Matt Errett (12.9 lb.) "Nikki Ann"
2003: Robert Porter (15.08 lb.) "Shark III"
2002: John Hackmann (17 lb.) "Fishhawk II"
2001: Michael Grief (14.07 lb.) "Good Grief"
2000: Sy Karp (17 lb. 4 oz.) "Sea Jet'

Fred Miranda Memorial Trophy — This trophy is awarded to the member who tags the greatest amount of Marlin.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Ralph Drewes (2 tags) "Oceanic"
2007: Ralph Drewes (3 tags) "Oceanic"
2006: Not Awarded
2005: Dennis Cataldo (3 tags)
2004: Not Awarded
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Mike Lobosco (700 lb. + Blue Marlin) "Mikey Likes It"
2001: Not Awarded
2000: Not Awarded

Marsden B. Candler Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the largest Striped Bass on a boat sailing from any Long Island port.

2009: Jeff Balcourt (45.88 lb.) "Off The Hook"
2008: Dennis Cataldo (43 lb. 1 oz.) "Brooklyn Girl"
2007: Glen Grippo (45.5 lb.) "Inky"
2006: Jim Krug (41.7 lb) "Persuader II"
2005: Jim Krug (41.5 lb.) "Persuader III"
2004: Jim Krug (51.3 lb.) "Persuader II"
2003: Bob Porter (46 lb.) "Shark III"
2002: Scott Schafer (40.2 lb.) "Runoff"
2001: Jim Neumann (38.1 lb.) "MargaritaBill"
2000: Dennis Cataldo (36 lb. 13 oz.) "Miss Mac"

Guy Lombardo Trophy — Awarded to the member who catches on rod and reel the largest Tuna weighing under 100 Lbs. on a boat sailing from Freeport, L.I.. (Jones Inlet) and must weigh the Tuna on the Official scales at the club official weighing station within 24 hours after he sailed and must not enter any other port.

2009: Bob Hindenlang (92 lb. Bluefin) "Reel Games"
2008: Mary Ellen Zullo (92 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen"
2007: Grover Howell (56.43 lb. Bluefin) "Mikey Likes It"
2006: Sil Mazzilli (47 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille"
2005: Hank Jenet (96.5 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi"
2004: John Gerrity (73.5 lb. Bluefin) "Moon Child"
2003: Anthony DeVito (87.5 lb. Bluefin) "Lucille"
2002: Matt Errett (36.4 lb. Bluefin) "Nikki Ann"
2001: Fred Eder (75 lb. Yellowfin) "Wet Snapper"
2000: Al Casciano (94 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen"

Ada Berlin Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the lady member catching the largest species of any fish on a boat sailing from any Long Island port.

2009: Joann Schroeder (10.72 lb. Bluefish) "Just Add Water"
2008: Mary Ellen Zullo (92 lb. Bluefin) "Kristen"
2007: Mary Ellen Zullo (77 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic"
2006: Mary Ellen Zullo (64 lb. Yellowfin) "Oceanic"
2005: Mary Ellen Zullo (84.5 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Mikey Likes It"
2004: Mary Ellen Zullo (48.5 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Aphis"
2003: Diane "Dee" Korn (51 lb. Yellowfin Tuna) "Jenny II"
2002: Mary Ellen Zullo (34 lb. Longfin Tuna) "Mikey Likes It"
2001: Mary Ellen Zullo (140 lb. Thresher Shark) "Magic Too"
2000: Mary Ellen Zullo (47 lb. 8 oz. Yellowfin Tuna) "Blue Marlin"

Harry Peters Memorial Trophy (Member) —Awarded to the member angler catching the largest fish (any species) on a Freeport Tuna Club member boat out of any Long Island port.

2009: Adam Bollaci (327 lb. Mako Shark) "Hooker"
2008: Sean Libby (439 lb. Thresher) "Aurora"
2007: Mike Sullivan (339 lb. Thresher) "Kristen"
2006: Adam Bollaci (364 lb. Thresher) "Hooker"
2005: Glen Oberwiler (321 lb. Thresher) "Stefani Ann"
2004: Jim Krug (591 lb. Thresher) "Persuader II"
2003: Peter Cefai (293 lb. Blue) "Lucille"
2002: Dan Kahn (179 lb. Thresher) "Blue Marlin"
2001: Grover Howell (454 lb. Thresher) "Lady E"
2000: Larry Festa (302 lb. Mako) "Kristen"

Harry Peters Memorial Trophy (Captain's Award) — Awarded to the captain of the F.T.C. boat catching the largest Shark from any Long Island port.

2009: Adam Bollaci (327 lb. Mako Shark) "Hooker"
2008: Sean Libby (439 lb. Thresher) "Aurora"
2007: Larry Festa (339 lb. Thresher) "Kristen"
2006: Adam Bollaci (364 lb. Thresher) "Hooker"
2005: Anthony Testa (321 lb. Thresher) "Stefani Ann"
2004: Jim Krug (591 lb. Thresher) "Persuader II"
2003: Anthony DeVito (293 lb. Blue) "Lucille"
2002: John Jutt (259 lb. Mako) "Bunker Dunker"
2001: Jeff Squeri (454 lb. Thresher) "Lady E"
2000: Larry Festa (302 lb. Mako) "Kristen"

Philip Ehrhart Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the member angler catching the largest Bluefin Tuna of the season. The boat must leave and return to Debs, Jones, or Fire Island Inlet within 24 hours.

2009: Jim Meehan (104 lb.) "Wasabi"
2008: Mike Zullo (107 lb.) "Kristen"
2007: Grover Howell (56.43) "Mikey Likes It"
2006: Not Awarded
2005: Hank Jenet (96.5 lb.) "Wasabi"
2004: John Gerrity (73.5 lb.) "Moon Child"
2003: Fred Ruehman (182 lb.) "Mikey Likes It"
2002: Matt Errett (36.4 lb.) "Nikki Ann"
2001: Matt Errett (47 lb.) "Kristen"
2000: Al Casciano (94 lb.) "Kristen"

John Shiel Spinning Tackle Trophy — awarded to the member for the outstanding catch caught on spinning tackle using the 2 to 12 1b. test line.

2009: Charlie Goldstein (20 lb. Striped Bass 4lb Test) “Bluejacket II”
2008: Charlie Sporing (19.3 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Rambunctious"
2007: Mike Sullivan (17.38 lb. Striped Bass / 4 lb. test) "Little Bluejacket"
2006: Jim Counts (23.34 lb. Striped Bass / 10 lb. test) "Wet Snapper"
2005: Charlie Sporing (23.7 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "Rambunctious"
2004: Charlie Sporing (21.2 lb. Striped Bass / 6 lb. test) "Persuader II"
2003: Jim Krug (16.8 lb. Striped Bass / 6 lb. test) "Persuader"
2002: Bob Sabella (22.19 lb. Striped Bass) "Moly Brown"
2001: Bob Sabella (26.88 lb. Striped Bass / 10 lb. test) "Old Sam"
2000: Mike Murray (17.5 lb. Striped Bass / 12 lb. test) "Four Bells"

Harry Schwarze Trophy — Awarded to the Freeport Tuna Club boat catching the most Tuna in the Annual Babylon-Freeport Tuna Tournament.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Larry Festa "Kristen"
2007: Not Awarded
2006: Ralph Drewes (5) "Oceanic"
2005: Howard Berman (5) "Aphis"
2004: Not Awarded
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Not Awarded
2001: Not Awarded
2000: Jim Woods "Jenny II"

Marine Center Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the captain catching the heaviest billed fish on a boat sailing from any Long Island port.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Not Awarded
2007: Chris Squeri (95 lb. Swordfish) "Lady E"
2006: Not Awarded
2005: Howard Berman (118 lb. Swordfish) "Aphis"
2004: Not Awarded
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Not Awarded
2001: Bob Pedley (91.5 lb. Swordfish) "Ridge Runner"
2000: Jeff Squeri (242 lb. Swordfish) "Lady E"

Mako Marine, Inc., Trophy — Awarded to the member catching the heaviest Mako Shark on any boat leaving from and returning to any inlet between Debs and Shinnecock inclusive.

2009: Adam Bollaci (327 lb.) "Hooker"
2008: Richard Hinners (248 lb.) "Livin Large"
2007: Fred Ruehman (178 lb.) "Mikey Likes It"
2006: Patrick Quinn (312 lb.) "Aurora"
2005: Richard Hinners (178 lb.) "Livin Large"
2004: John Coleman (192 lb.) "No Bananas"
2003: Ralph Drews (189.5 lb.) "Oceanic"
2002: Bob Boitel (242 lb.) "Accursia"
2001: Bob Boitel (280 lb.) "Accursia"
2000: Larry Festa (302 lb.) "Kristen"

Jack Bode Ladies' Memorial Trophy — Awarded to the lady member for the outstanding catch made north of Cape Hatteras.

2009: To Be Announced
2008: Joann Schroeder (32 lb. Striped Bass) "Just Add Water"
2007: Jacqueline Toback (42.6 lb. Striped Bass) "Corazon"
2006: Cynthia Sullivan (17.36 lb. Striped Bass / 2 lb. test) "BlueJacket II "
2005: Mary Ellen Zullo (White Marlin, tag & release) "Magic Too"
2004: Kim Krug (37 lb. Striped Bass) "Persuader II"
2003: Kathy Grippo (34 lb. Striped Bass) "Inky"
2002: Joann Schroeder & Katie Sporing (8.6 Fluke)
2001: Mary Ellen Zullo (140 lb. Thresher) "Magic Too"
2000: Kathie Rokita-Doherty (207 lb. Pacific Halibut)

Bob Trapani Memorial Trophy — Recognition of the heaviest fish, except Shark, captured by voting member.

2009: Ralph Drewes (182 lb. Big Eye) "Oceanic"
2008: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb Big Eye) "Hooker"
2007: Sean Libby (237 lb. Big Eye Tuna) "Freedom"
2006: Rick Dillworth (404 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Oil Burner"
2005: Dennis Cataldo (576.3 lb. Black Marlin) "Miss Camada"
2004: Bruce Abatte (570 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Marlin"
2003: Fred Ruehman (182 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Mikey Likes It"
2002: Rick Dillworth (367 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Sea Level"
2001: Bob Pettit (555 lb. Bluefin Tuna) "Oil Burner"
2000: Bob Hogan (174 lb. Big Eye Tuna) "Jenny II"

Freeport Marine Trophy —Awarded to the member Captain of the boat catching the first Mako Shark of the season. This shark must be weighed in at the Freeport Tuna Club Official Weighing Station. To qualify for this trophy, a F.T.C. member must sail and return through Jones Inlet within a 24 hour period, not having called at any other port.

2009: Sean Libby (154 lb.) "Aurora"
2008: John Gerrity (187 lb.) "Moon Child"
2007: Mike Lobosco (178 lb.) "Mikey Likes It"
2006: Robert Rosenberg (290 lb.) "Findictive II"
2005: Raymond Staneck (284 lb.) "Adventura"
2004: Larry Festa (147 lb.) "Kristen"
2003: John Jutt (149 lb.) "Bunker Dunker"
2002: Bob Boitel (242 lb.) "Accursia"
2001: Hank Jenet (136 lb.) "Second Alarm"
2000: Fred Eder (134 lb.) "Wet Snapper"

Norb Schlichtig Memorial Trophy — Awarded by the Board of Directors to a member who in the opinion of the Board has distinguished himself through extraordinary service to the Club, an act or acts of sportsmanship, or other meritorious actions.

2009: To Be Announced
2008: Bruce Forster, Chris Squeri
2007: Matt Errett
2006: Bill Hines
2005: Peter Cefai
2004: Harry Weinblatt
2003: Mike Zullo, Mary Ellen Zullo
2002: Jim Krug (sea rescue)
2001: Al Tozzolo (Hudson Point: fire sea rescue)
2000: Joe Steiner, John Koenig

Tim Kryscuk Memorial Trophy — Awarded to any lady member, regular or family, who catches the largest Bluefish from any Freeport Tuna Club boat leaving & returning to Debs, Jones or Fire Island inlets within 24 hours.

2009: Joann Schroeder (10.72 lb.) "Just Add Water"
2008: Sharon Missan (12 lb. 11 oz.) "Mary Etta"
2007: Gabrielle Toback (11.8 lb.) "Corazon"
2006: Mary Ellen Zullo (11.4 lb.) "Magic Too"
2005: Trudy Fiterstein (8.5 lb.) "Sea Jet"
2004: Mary Ellen Zullo (10.8 lb.) "Magic Too"
2003: Trudy Fiterstein (12 lb.) "Sea Jet"
2002: Joann Schroeder (12.19 lb.) "Just Add Water"
2001: Mary Ellen Zullo (12.4 lb.) "Magic Too"
2000: Joann Schroeder (11 lb. 14 oz.) "Just Add Water"

Joe King Sr. Memorial Trophy — Awarded to any member, regular or family, catching the largest Dolphin, leaving and returning to Debs, Jones or Fire Island inlets within 24 hours.

2009: John Payne (20 lb) "Reel Payne"
2008: Chris Gerhart (12 lb. 3 oz.) "Findictive"
2007: Larry Festa (10.5 lb.) "Kristen"
2006: Frank Mazzilli (26.5 lb.) "Camille"
2005: Fred Ruehman (22 lb.) "Mikey Likes It"
2004: Scott Stone (17.37 lb.) "Rolling Stones"
2003: Bill Morrogh (16.43 lb.) "Lady E"
2002: Brian Doherty (13.3 lb.) "Blue Sky"
2001: Michael Grief (10.45 lb.) "Good Grief"
2000: Charles Ernst (19 lb.) "Charlies Angel"

Equalizer Trophy — Awarded to the child or grandchild (12 yrs. or under) of a Freeport Tuna Club member catching the largest Fluke and/or Bluefish of the season.
New for 2006: the two divisions are West (Debs, Jones, Fire Island) and Global (anywhere in the world). One award for each species in each division.

2009: Global: Anthony Testa (7.5 lb Fluke) "Stefani Ann"
2009: West: Nick Bruens (7.22 lb Fluke) "Reel Nauti"
2009: Global: Vincent Testa (10.63 lb. Bluefish) "Stefani Ann"
2009: West: James Weinblatt (9.69 lb. Bluefish) "Blue Marlin"

2008: Global: Vincent Testa (7 lb. 9 oz. Fluke) "Stefani Ann"
2008: West: James Weinblatt (6 lb. 1 oz. Fluke) "Blue Marlin"
2008: Global: James Weinblatt (11 lb. 10 oz. Bluefish) "Blue Marlin"
2008: West: James Weinblatt (11 lb. 10 oz. Bluefish) "Blue Marlin"

2007: Global: Michael Cataldo (7.37 lb. Fluke) "Shinnecock Star"
2007: West: Michael Cataldo (6.14 lb. Fluke) "Cod Father"
2007: Global: (Tie): Jack Krug (11.8 lb. Bluefish) "Persuader III"
Gabrielle Toback (11.8 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon"
2007: West: Gabrielle Toback (11.8 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon"

2006: Global: Jack Krug (8.5 lb. Fluke) "Persuader II"
2006: West: John Weber III (3.93 lb. Fluke) "Miss Behavin III"
2006: Global: Jack Krug (13 lb. Bluefish) "Persuader II"
2006: West: James Weinblatt (11.37 lb. Bluefish) "Blue Marlin"

2005: East: Bobby Krug (10 lb. Fluke) "Persuader III"
2005: West: John J. Weber III (8.12 lb. Fluke) "Miss Behavin III"
2005: East: Jack Krug (12.5 lb. Bluefish) "Persuader III"
2005: West: Anthony Testa (9.25 lb. Bluefish) "Stefani Ann"

2004: East: Jillian Edelman (10.5 lb. Fluke) "Persuader II"
2004: West: John J. Weber III (4.68 lb. Fluke) "Miss Behavin II"
2004: East: Jack Krug (10 lb. Bluefish) "Persuader II"
2004: West: Alexa Weinblatt (8 lb. Bluefish) "Blue Marlin"

2003: East: CJ Sporing (5.87 lb. Fluke) "Rambunctious"
2003: West: AJ Coleman (5.96 lb. Fluke) "No Bananas"
2003: East: CJ Sporing (11.5 lb. Bluefish) "Rambunctious"
2003: West: Alexa Weinblatt (11.9 lb. Bluefish) "Blue Marlin"

2002: East: Bobbie Krug (6.0 lb. Fluke) "Persuader"
2002: West: Alexa Weinblatt (4.5 lb. Fluke) "Blue Marlin"
2002: East: Bobbie Krug (9.9 lb. Bluefish) "Professional Cryer"
2002: West: Gabbie Toback (9.12 lb. Bluefish) "Corazon"

2001: Jill Resnikoff (5 lb. Fluke) "Oxygen"
2001: Joanna Bellinzoni (12 lb. Bluefish) "Four Bells"

2000: Katie Sporing (4 lb. Fluke) "MargaritaBill"
2000: Joanna Bellinzoni (4 lb. 13 oz. Bluefish) "Four Bells"

Stephen Radi, Sr. Memorial Trophy — Awarded to any Freeport Tuna Club member catching the largest Bigeye Tuna leaving from and returning to Freeport-Jones Inlet.

2009: Ralph Drewes (182 lb.) "Oceanic"
2008: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb.) "Hooker"
2007: Sean Libby (237 lb.) "Freedom"
2006: Not Awarded
2005: Robert Schmitt (201.6 lb.) "Fish On"
2004: Rich Olejnik (182 lb.) "Canyon Lady"
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Angelo Micalizzi (161 lb.) "Salmar"
2001: George Spitaleri (142 lb.) "Desire"
2000: Bob Hagan (174 lb.) "Jenny II"

Ed Keneske, Jr. Memorial Trophy — Awarded for outstanding service by a board member.

2009: To Be Announced
2008: John Gerrity
2007: Mike Sullivan
2006: Dave Massa and Bob Benzenberg
2005: Al Casciano
2004: Jeff Squeri
2003: Barry Simon
2002: Larry Festa
2001: John Weber
2000: Chris Bellinzoni

John V. Festa Memorial Tagging Award — Awarded for most fish tagged and released.

2009: Mike Sullivan (155 tags)
2008: Mike Sullivan (259 tags)
2007: Mike Sullivan (229 tags)
2006: Mike Sullivan (400 tags)
2005: Mike Sullivan (394 tags)
2004: Paul Grippo (229 tags) Life Total 3448
2003: Paul Grippo (247 tags) Life Total 3219
2002: Paul Grippo (212 tags) Life Total 2972
2001: John Weber (600 tags)
2000: Paul Grippo (424 tags) Life Total 2430

Benjamin Mikoleski Memorial Award — Awarded for the largest Flounder any port.

2009: Bobby Krug (3.25 lb.) "Persuader III"
2008: Jim Krug (3.2 lb.) "Persuader II"
2007: Bobby Krug (3.37 lb.) "Persuader III"
2006: Christopher Bellinzoni (3.12 lb.) "Viking Star"
2005: Robert Hindenlang (2.93 lb.) "Tin Man"
2004: Jim Krug (3.5 lb.) "Persuader II"
2003: Ryan Sullivan (3.06 lb.) "Blue Jacket II"
2002: Fred Eder (3.19 lb.) "Wet Snapper"
2001: George Spitaleri (3.8 lb.) "Hook Em Up"
2000: Charlie Sporing (2 lb. 14 oz.) "Persuader"

Bob Neuman Ventura II Memorial Trophy — Awarded for the largest Flounder, any child or grandchild under 18-Shark River to Jones Inlet.

2009: Not Awarded
2008: Jack Krug (1.5 lb.) "Persuader II"
2007: Anthony Testa Jr. (1.37 lb.) "Stefani Ann"
2006: Not Awarded
2005: Not Awarded
2004: Not Awarded
2003: Not Awarded
2002: Christopher Bellinzoni (2.0 lb.) "Four Bells"
2001: Not Awarded
2000: Not Awarded

Jack Kennedy Memorial Trophies - (Captain's Awards)
Largest Bluefish, Striped Bass, Tuna - Debs, Jones, Fire Island Inlet only. Awarded to the boat owner captain (non-commercial) on whose boat the largest of each species is caught. The owner must be aboard when the fish is caught. The largest Bluefish and Striped Bass must be weighed within 24 hours of sail. Tuna is exempt from the 24 hour rule. All fish must be weighed at an official weigh station.

2009: Largest Tuna: Ralph Drewes (182 lb. Big Eye) "Oceanic"
2009: Largest Bluefish: Robert Porter (13.98 lb.) "Shark III"
2009: Largest Striped Bass: Pete Cefai (45.88 lb.) "Off The Hook"

2008: Largest Tuna: Adam Bollaci (146.5 lb. Big Eye) "Hooker"
2008: Largest Bluefish: Yukio Fujii (14 lb. 14 oz.) "Sand Pebble"
2008: Largest Striped Bass: Don Morin (34 lb. 8 oz.) "Sea Quest"

2007: Largest Tuna: James Hampton (237 lb. Big Eye) "Freedom"
2007: Largest Bluefish: Don Morin (14 lb.) "Sea Quest"
2007: Largest Striped Bass: Doug Toback (42.6) "Corazon"

2006: Largest Tuna: Sil Mazzilli (85 lb. Yellowfin) "Camille"
2006: Largest Bluefish: Bob Porter (13.8 lb) "Shark III"
2006: Largest Striped Bass: Paul Hilton (37.18 lb.) "Emily S"

2005: Largest Tuna: Chris Gerhart (96.5 lb. Bluefin) "Wasabi"
2005: Largest Bluefish: Peter DiThomas (12 lb.) "Bass Whoopin"
2005: Largest Striped Bass: Doug Toback (35.36 lb.) "Corazon"

2004: Largest Tuna: John Gerrity (74.5 lb. Bluefin) "Moon Child"
2004: Largest Bluefish: Matt Errett (12.9 lb.) "Nikki Ann"
2004: Largest Striped Bass: Danny Polera (36.25 lb.) "Nan Sea"

2003: Largest Tuna: Mike Lobosco (182 lb.) "Mikey Likes It"
2003: Largest Bluefish: Robert Porter (15.08 lb.) "Shark III"
2003: Largest Striped Bass: Robert Porter (46 lb.) "Shark III"

2002: Largest Tuna: Matt Errett (36.4 lb. Bluefin) "Nikki Ann"
2002: Largest Bluefish: Ron Leonardi (17 lb.) "Fish Hawk II"
2002: Largest Striped Bass: Doug Toback (37 lb.) "Corazon"

2001: Largest Tuna (D/J/F): George Lindeman (98 lb. Yellowfin) "Out A Line"
2001: Largest Bluefish: Michael Grief (14.07 lb.) "Good Grief"
2001: Largest Striped Bass: Bill Morrogh (38.1 lb.) "MargaritaBill"

2000: Largest Tuna (D/J/F): Jim Woods (174 lb Big Eye) "Jenny II"
2000: Largest Bluefish: Ken Kelmenson (17 lb. 4 oz) "Sea Jet"
2000: Largest Striped Bass: Pete Mikoleski (36 lb. 13 oz) "Miss Mac"

Ed Schuh Memorial Trophies: MEMBERS -
Awarded to member angler catching the largest Fluke, Codfish, Weakfish, Blackfish or Sea Bass. There will be one award for each species. The fish must be caught on a boat sailing from Debs, Jones or Fire Island Inlet only and must be weighted within 24 hours.

2009: Blackfish: Peter Groner (11.06 lb.) "Endless Summer II"
2009: Cod: Joe Fanora (7.95 lb.) "Norma"
2009: Fluke: Don Granger (11.2 lb.) "Splitshot"
2009: Seabass: Mike Zullo (6.26 lb.) "Magic Too"
2009: Weakfish: John Payne (5.5 lb.) “Reel Payne”

2008: Blackfish: Dennis Cataldo (12 lb. 5 oz.) "No Time"
2008: Cod: Bob Pandy (12.62 lb.) "Super Hawk"
2008: Fluke: Frank Saviano (10.15 lb.) "Angry Annie"
2008: Seabass: Robert Porter (5 lb. 2 oz.) "Shark III"
2008: Weakfish: Not Awarded

2007: Blackfish: Paul Marcy (12.43 lb.) "Joint Effort II"
2007: Cod: Bob Pandy (17.2 lb.) "Super Hawk"
2007: Fluke: Joe Fanora (13 lb.) "Norma"
2007: Seabass: Paul Hilton (6.68 lb.) "Blue Marlin"
2007: Weakfish: Not Awarded

2006: Blackfish: Bob Hindenlang (12.43 lb.) "Tin Man"
2006: Cod: Not Awarded
2006: Fluke: Bob Benzenberg (11.25 lb.) "Fish-N-Whitetails"
2006: Seabass: Warren Kenny (6.1 lb.) "Blue Marlin"
2006: Weakfish: Paul Schuber (9.9 lb.) "Sea Mist"

2005: Blackfish: Paul Hilton (11.25 lb.) "Emily S"
2005: Cod: Joe Fanora (11.25 lb.) "Aphis"
2005: Fluke: Don Morin (10.32 lb.) "Tradewinds"
2005: Seabass: Joe Fanora (5.87 lb.) "Aphis"
2005: Weakfish: Jacqueline Toback (5.02 lb.) "Corazon"

2004: Blackfish: Jim Krug (10 lb.) "Persuader II"
2004: Cod: Bobbie Krug (29.8 lb. ) "Run Off"
2004: Fluke: Jillian Edelman (10.5 lb.) "Persuader II"
2004: Seabass: Bob Porter (6.28 lb.) "Sea Lark"
2004: Weakfish: Mike Sullivan (11.37 lb.) "Blue Jacket II"

2003: Blackfish: Jim Krug (10 lb.) "Persuader"
2003: Cod: Not Awarded
2003: Fluke: Howard Berman (11.25 lb.) "Blue Jacket II"
2003: Seabass: Bobbie Hindenlang (5.40 lb.) "Magic Too"
2003: Weakfish: Mike Gugliemi (7.37 lb.) "Gladiator"

2002: Blackfish: Jim Krug (10.4 lb.) "Persauder"
2002: Cod: Barry Simon (33.7 lb.) "Kristen "
2002: Fluke: Scott Schaffer (11.2 lb.) "Runoff"
2002: Seabass: Bobbie Krug (6.6 lb.) "Persuader"
2002: Weakfish: John Jutt (8.75 lb.) "Bunker Dunker"

2001: Blackfish: George Spitaleri (10.75 lb.)
2001: Cod: Not Awarded
2001: Fluke: Larry Festa (9.8 lb.)
2001: Seabass: Nick Montello (5.75 lb.)
2001: Weakfish: Charlie Goldstein (7.96 lb.)

2000: Blackfish: Joe Fanora (10 lb.)
2000: Cod: Woody Anderson (27 lb. 4 oz.)
2000: Fluke: Glen Grippo (9 lb. 10 oz.)
2000: Seabass: Andrew Hardy (5 lb. 3 oz.)
2000: Weakfish: Tom Schwender (7 lb. 12 oz.)

Ed Swanson Memorial Angler of the Year Award --- Awarded to the angler sailing from any Long Island port who achieves the highest number of total points in a calendar year. Points are accumulated for the following species: Pelagic Sharks, Tuna, Bill Fish, Dolphin, Weakfish, Striped Bass, Fluke, Seabass, Blackfish, Bluefish, Cod and Flounder. Points are awarded for the 1st (10 pts.), 2nd (5 pts.) and 3rd (3 pts.) largest fish caught for each species.

2009: To Be Announced
2008: Jim Krug (33 pts.)
2007: Sean Libby (20 pts.)
2006: Jim Krug (40 pts.)
2005: Jim Krug (28 pts.)
2004: Jim Krug
2003: Robert Porter
2002: Scott Schafer
2001: George Spitaleri
2000: James Krug and Joseph Fanora

The Barry Simon Memorial Captain's Award — Awarded to the captain who achieves the highest number of points for Cod, Blackfish and Seabass caught aboard his vessel. Points are awarded for the 1st (10 pts.), 2nd (5 pts.) and 3rd (2 pts.) largest fish caught for each species. A member captain may submit one weight slip for each species and must be aboard his vessel when the fish is caught. The boat must leave and return from Jones, Fire Island or Debs Inlet. The angler need not be a member.

2009: To Be Announced
2008: Robert Porter (10 pts.), Bob Schmitt (10pts.), Harry Weinblatt (10 pts.)
2007: Harry Weinblatt (13 pts.) "Blue Marlin"
2006: Bob Hindenlang (13 pts.) "Tin Man"
2005: Howard Berman (20 pts.) "Aphis"
2004: Howard Berman (15 pts.) "Aphis"

The Jigsy Silber Memorial Global Club Trophies — Awarded to the member angler catching the largest Fluke, Codfish, Weakfish, Blackfish or SeaBass. There will be one award for each species. The fish may be caught anywhere in the world (New in 2006).

2009: Blackfish: Peter Groner (11.06 lb.) "Endless Summer II"
2009: Cod: Robert Porter (34 lb.) "Sea Lark"
2009: Fluke: Don Granger (11.2 lb.) "Splitshot"
2009: Seabass: Mike Zullo (6.26 lb.) "Magic Too"
2009: Weakfish: Mike Murray (5.5 lb.) “Bluejacket II”

2008: Blackfish: Dennis Cataldo (12.3 lb.) "No Time"
2008: Cod: Jim Krug (21.8 lb.) "Persuader III"
2008: Fluke: Tom Schwender (13 lb.) "Kathy O"
2008: Seabass: Dennis Cataldo (5 lb. 9 oz.) "Brooklyn Girl"
2008: Weakfish: Not Awarded

2007: Blackfish: Paul Marcy (12.43 lb.) "Joint Effort II"
2007: Cod: Scott Schafer (33 lb.) "50/50"
2007: Fluke: Joe Fanora (13 lb.) "Norma"
2007: Seabass: Paul Hilton (6.68 lb.) "Blue Marlin"
2007: Weakfish: Not Awarded

2006: Blackfish: Bob Hindenlang (12.43 lb.) "Tin Man"
2006: Cod: Jim Krug (28 lb.) "50/50"
2006: Fluke: Bob Benzenberg (11.25 lb.) "Fish-N-Whitetails"
2006: Seabass: Jim Krug (6.8 lb.) "50/50"
2006: Weakfish: Paul Schuber (9.9 lb.) "Sea Mist"

The Anthony Testa Sr. Memorial Award — Awarded to the member angler catching the largest Fluke sailing from Jones Inlet only (New in 2007).

2009: Don Granger (11.2 lb.) "Splitshot"
2008: Pete McEvoy (9 lb. 12 oz.) "Permanent Waves"
2007: Michael Wagner (8.4 lb.) "Endless Summer"

ANY QUESTIONS, DISCREPANCIES, OR COMMENTS: Contact Bill Morrogh