The Homer Circle Fishing Communicator Award

The POMA/American Sportfishing Association (ASA) Homer Circle Fishing Communicator Award recognizes fishing industry journalists who exemplify the spirit, dedication to fishing, extraordinary talent and commitment to mentoring the next generation of fishing industry communicators displayed by Homer Circle during his storied career.

• He's one of a kind
• He's a fishing industry communications icon
• He's a tireless promoter of the sport he loves
• He's a skillful, honest and knowledgeable journalist
• He's kind, unpretentious and interested
• He's a mentor, teacher and inspiration, and
• At 90+ he continues to share the joys of fishing with generations of new anglers

He's Homer Circle, aka Uncle Homer.

Homer Circle Award Honorees

2008 – Andy Hahn

2010 – Robert Montgomery

2011 – Frank Sargeant

Make a Nomination

To nominate a journalist, simply complete the online nomination form.

* The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry's trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry a unified voice speaking out when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. We invest in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America. ASA also represents the interests of America's 60 million anglers who generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation's economy creating employment for over one million people.