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Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator Award
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the Archery Trade Association (ATA) created the POMA/ATA Archery & Bowhunting Communicator Award.
The award recognizes extraordinary achievements made in archery-related journalism and in support of the archery sports as defined by the career of Fred Bear.
Through POMA and ATA, media 
professionals and archery industry leaders partnered to choose the legendary communicator whose career and commitment to archery define the award and its future recipients.
Nominate a journalist
Nominations for the Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Award are accepted from outdoor industry professionals year round. To nominate a journalist, simply complete the online nomination form.
Fred Bear Award Honorees2007 – Jim Dougherty 2010 – Dwight Schuh 2011 – Chuck Adams 2012 – Bill Krenz |
The symbol of the Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator Award is a bronzed, signature Fred Bear Borsalino hat, complete with turkey feather and Pearly Everlasting wildflower adorning the hatband.
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The Hat
When the hat was presented to the first Fred Bear Award recipient, James Dougherty, he said, "I've always wanted one of Fred's hats. Now, I finally have one."