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 The South Jersey Bass Club Association presents a number of awards each year to recognize excellence in the areas of tournament bass fishing and organization of youth fishing activities.  Nominations for these awards are accepted at the December and January meetings.  The award plaques are presented at the February meeting. 

Photos of the winners since 2000 are located in the Annual Awards Photo Gallery .

Following are the awards presented and the past winners:

TOURNAMENT BASS FISHING EXCELLENCE
Must have been caught by members of an active SJBCA club.  Must be caught in a member's club tournament, or in an open tournament hosted by a member club or in a tournament hosted by the SJBCA.  Must be caught under the tournament format that the category specifies.  Contact the SJBCA secretary for complete rules.

Lunker of the Year:  Heaviest bass caught by a fisherman.  Beginning in 2018, separate awards were established for heaviest largemouth and smallmouth bass.
2023-LM
 John Valdez, Barrington Rod & Reel Club, Union Lake, 6.62 lbs
2023-SM
 Albert Brown, Kickin' Bass Fishing Club, Manasquan Reservoir, 4.48 lbs
2022-LM
 Bill Duckardt, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Sheppard's Mill Pond, 7.09 lbs
2022-SM
 Mike Copley, Line Stretchers Bass Club, Union Lake, 4 lbs 9 oz
2021-LM
 Brian McCulley, South Jersey Hook This!, Manasquan Resrvoir, 6.47 lbs
2021-SM
 Ed Krystopowicz, Beavertail Bass Club, Conowingo Reservoir (MD), 3.68 lbs
2020-LM
 Joe Hawk, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Parvin Lake, 8.30 lbs
2020-SM
 Mark Woody, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Union Lake, 3.39 lbs
2019-LM
 Bryson Smith, South Jersey Hook This!, North East River (MD), 6.65 lbs
2019-SM
 Mark Byfield, Kickin Bass Fishing Club, Merrill Creek Reservoir, 4.12 lbs
2018-LM
 Bill Jakymczuk, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Lums Pond (DE), 7.08 lbs
2018-SM
 Pat Bowen, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Union Lake, 3.53 lbs
2017
 Brian Keister, Beavertail Bass Club, Maskells Mill Pond, 7.39 lbs
2016
 Kevin Pettit, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, DOD Lake, 6.74 lbs
2015
 Jim Cavanaugh, Gloucester County Bass Club, Switlick Lake, 6 lbs 13 oz
2014 Joe Hawk, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Rainbow Lake, 7.04 lbs
2013
 Mike Pfancook, Swimming River Bassmasters, Lake Champlain (NY), 6.64 lbs
2012
 Mark Edmeads, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Bargaintown Lake, 6.66 lbs
2011
 Mike Sims, Tidewater Bassers, Bohemia River (Md), 7 lbs 6 oz
2010
 Chris Oeser, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Davis Mill Pond, 7.48 lbs
2009 Lynn Sprigg, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Parvin Lake, 6.33 lbs
2008
 Dave Walukiewicz, South Jersey Bass Stalkers, Davis Mill Pond, 5 lbs 12 oz
2007
 Jim Giardinelli, South Jersey Bassers, Davis Mill Pond, 7 lbs 10 oz
2006 Jason Tuttas, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Merrill Creek Reservoir, 7 lbs 14 oz
2005
 Dino Edmonson, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Sunset Lake, 6.94 lbs
2004
 Gene Cardaci, Happy Hooker Bassers, Rainbow Lake, 6 lbs 4 oz
2003 Pete Antoniewicz, Del River Fishermen's Assoc, Susq Flats (Md) (Bass Bowl), 6.60 lbs
2002 Al Davis, Tri-State Bass Assassins, Salem Canal, 6 lbs 8 oz
2001 Ken Merlock, SJ Hawg Hunters, Rainbow Lake, 6.70 lbs
2000 Emerson Hill, Garden State Bassmasters, Lake Anna (Va), 8.16 lbs
1999 Jodi Petrilli, Cedarwater Bassmasters, DOD Lake, 7.42 lbs
1998 Tom Holt, SJ Bassers, Rainbow Lake, 6 lbs 6 oz

Lunker of the Year by Length:  Longest bass caught by a fisherman in a "paper tournament".  Began  in 2019.
2023
 Dennis Robinson, South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club, Davis Mill Pond, 23.25 in.
2022
 Stu Cohen, South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club, Menantico Ponds, 21.50 in.
2021
 Greg Rappaport, South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club, Union Lake, 21.50 in.
2020
 Daniel Rodriquez, South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club, Alloway Lake, 21.50 in.
2019
 none.

3-Bass Limit of the Year - Individual:  Heaviest three bass caught in one tournament by a fisherman.  (Up through 2017 this award was for limits caught at a NJ Trophy Bass Lake -- Parvin, Assunpink & Delaware Lakes. Beginning in 2018, this award was open to 3-bass limits at any lake.)
2023
 Jackson Fu, South Jersey Hook This!, North East River, 10.88 lbs
2022
 Mike Del Monico, South Jersey Hook This!, Mercer Lake, 11.70 lbs
2021
 Rob Masterson, South Jersey Hook This!, North East River (MD), 10.68 lbs
2020
 Brian McCulley, South Jersey Hook This!, Sassafras River (MD), 14.00 lbs
2019
 Jackson Fu, South Jersey Hook This!, North East River (MD), 11.54 lbs
2018
 Rob Masterson, South Jersey Hook This!, North East River (MD), 13.67 lbs
2017
 Joe Reiss, Top Rod Bassmasters, Parvin Lake, 12.08 lbs
2016
 Joe Reed, South Jersey Hook This!, Lake Assunpink, 6.91 lbs
2015
 none
2014
 Jackson Fu, Riverside Bass Club, Lake Assunpink, 10.13 lbs
2013
 Bill Leach, South Jersey Hook This!, Lake Assunpink, 9.03 lbs
2012
 Jay Niessan, South Jersey Hook This!, Lake Assunpink, 9.45 lbs
2011
 Marc Maguire, South Jersey Reel Burners, Parvin Lake, 9.60 lbs
2010
 Bill Leach, South Jersey Hook This!, Parvin Lake, 10.00 lbs
2009
 Jeff Caldarulo, Cumberland County Bassmasters, Parvin Lake, 12.34 pounds
2008
 none
2007
 Dennis Tolentino, South Jersey Hook This!, Lake Assunpink, 13.36 lbs
2006
 Dave Butenewicz Sr, Top Rod Bassmasters, Lake Assunpink, 8 lbs 1 oz
2005
 Dave Butenewicz Sr, Top Rod Bassmasters, Parvin Lake, 7 lbs 15 oz
2004
 Bill Cadle, South Point Bassers, Lake Assunpink, 8 lbs 6 oz
2003
 Joe Cubernot, South Point Bassers, Parvin Lake, 9.38 lbs
2002
 Rick Phelan, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Parvin Lake, 5 lbs 13 oz.

5-Bass Limit of the Year - Individual:  Heaviest five bass caught in one tournament by a fisherman.
2023
 Albert Brown, Kickin' Bass Fishing Club, Susquehanna Flats, 15.07 lbs
2022
 Dennis Hunsberger, Line Stretchers Bass Club, Sassafras River (MD), 17 lbs 11 oz
2021
 Brian Keister, Beavertail Bass club, Lake Como (DE), 16.53 lbs
2020
 Ed Kristopowicz, Beavertail Bass Club, Conowingo Reservoir (MD), 15.73 lbs
2019
 Chris "Otter" Brown, Kickin Bass Fishing Club, Lums Pond (DE), 15.19 lbs
2018
 Joe Hawk, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Lums Pond (DE), 11.13 lbs
2017
 Mike Graham, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Sassafras River (MD), 15.53 lbs
2016
 Joe Franzwa, Cumberland County Bassmasters, Malaga Lake, 11.10 lbs
2015
 Joe Franzwa, Tidewater Bassers, Salem Canal, 15.07 lbs
2014
 Greg DiPalma, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Sassafras River (MD), 18.43 lbs
2013
 Greg DiPalma, Tidewater Bassers, Susquehanna Flats (MD), 21.09 lbs
2012
 Mike Pfancook, Swimming River Bassmasters, Lake Champlain (NY), 21.75 lbs
2011
 Mark Musso, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Sassafras River (MD), 17.51 lbs
2010
 Jack Justice, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Potomac River (MD), 15.68 lbs
2009
 Mark Musso, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Potomac River (MD), 14.25 pounds
2008
 Craig Townsend, Bucketmouth Brigade, Merrill Creek Reservoir, 16 lbs 0 oz
2007
 Mike Poli, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Merrill Creek Reservoir, 19 lbs 0 oz
2006 Mitch Smith, Bucketmouth Brigade, Susquehanna Flats (MD,) 17 lbs 13 oz
2005
 Bryon Powell, Top Rod Bassmasters, Davis Mill Pond, 13 lbs 4 oz
2004
 Jeff Caldarulo, Cumberland County Bassmasters, Rainbow Lake, 12.99 lbs
2003 Mike Poli, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Deal Lake, 19 lbs 1 oz
2002 Bob Russell, Tidewater Bassers, Rainbow Lake, 17.05 lbs
2001 Mike Poli, Rising Sun Bassmasters, 14 lbs 7 oz
2000 Bill Webster, Rising Sun Bassmasters, 14 lbs 12 oz
1999 Dennis Hunsberger, Tidewater Bassers, Lums Pond (DE), 16.90 lbs
1998 Anthony D'Alonzo, Bucketmouth Brigade, Manasquan Reservoir, 18 lbs 8 oz

5-Bass Limit of the Year - Buddy Team:  Heaviest five bass caught by a two-fisherman team in a buddy format, five bass limit tournament.
2023
 Sean Harris & Matthew West , USA Bassin' Trail, North East River, 19.30 lbs
2022
 Dan Smith & Bill Smith, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Lums Pond (DE), 15.83 lbs
2021
 Jim Shinn & Andy Jones, USA Bassin, North East River (MD), 16.93 lbs
2020
 Vincent Pustizzi & Jordan Sypeck, USA Bassin, North East River (MD), 23.17 lbs
2019
 Adam Satanoff & Rich Leadbeater, USA Bassin, North East River (MD), 22.68 lbs
2018
 Bill Duckardt & Jimmy Ohono, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Cooper River, 12.88 lbs
2017
 Dan Fitzpatrick & Jackson Fu, South Jersey Hook This!, Merrill Creek, 13.83 lbs
2016
 Ken Merlock Sr & Mark Woody, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Union Lake, 13.79 lbs
2015
 Bill Jakymczuk & Bill Patton, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Susquehanna Flats (MD), 20.99 lbs
2014
 John Niessan & Jay Niessan, South Jersey Hook This!, Lums Pond (DE), 16.54 lbs
2013
 Scott West & Ron Brown, Kickin Bass Fishing Club, Susquehanna Flats (MD), 19.94 lbs

6-Bass Limit of the Year - Buddy Team:  Heaviest six bass caught by a two-fisherman team in a buddy format, six bass limit tournament at a NJ Trophy Bass Lake (Parvin, Assunpink & Delaware Lakes).  This award was discontinued after 2018.
2018
 Fred Lentz & Joe Nemeth, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 11.64 lbs
2017
 none
2016
 none
2015
 Fred Lentz & Joe Nemeth, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 9.27 lbs
2014
 Zeke Zellman & Wade Schoonover, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 14.82lbs
2013
 none
2012
 Zeke Zellman & Wade Schoonover, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 8.85lbs
2011
 Scott Bowen & Bill Ridel, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 9.79 lbs
2010
 Scott Bowen & Bill Ridel, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 10.46 lbs
2009
 Al Franchetta & John Franchetta, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Parvin Lake, 9.07 pounds
2008
 Al Franchetta & John Franchetta, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Parvin Lake, 15.43 lbs
2007
 Chris Smith & Craig Townsend, Bucketmouth Brigade, Lake Assunpink, 16.22 lbs
2006
 Scott Bowen & Bill Ridel, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Lake Assunpink, 7.77 lbs
2005
 none
2004
 none
2003
 Bill Vota & Butch Backus, South Point Bassers, Parvin Lake, 18.09 lbs
2002
 Newell 'Porky' Forvour & Dan Bradbury, Pine Cone Anglers, Lake Assunpink, 14 lbs 11 oz

10-Bass Limit of the Year - Buddy Team:  Heaviest ten bass caught by a two-fisherman team in a buddy format, ten bass limit tournament.  This award was discontinued after 2017.
2017
 Sean Summers & Adam Satanoff, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Cedarviille Pond/Clarks Pond, (one day tournament), 7.37 pounds
2016
 none
2015
 Dan Fitzpatrick & Jackson Fu, Riverside Bass Club, Susquehanna Flats (MD) (Bass Bowl), 20.14 lbs
2014
 Bill Duckardt & Orie Summers, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Clarks Pond/Shaw's Mill Pond (one day tournament), 11.78 lbs
2013
 Zeke Zellman & Wade Schoonover, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Cedarville Lake/Shaw's Mill Pond  (one day tournament), 9.54 pounds
2012
 Reno Regalbuto & Joe Tobolski, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, North East River (MD), 28.80 lbs
2011
 Keith Cowan & Zach Cowan, Rippin Lipz Bassmasters, North East River (MD) (Bass Bowl), 33.51 lbs
2010
 Spencer Hatton & Joe Reiss, Top Rod Bassmasters, Elmer Lake, 18 lbs 13 oz
2009
 Dave Lloyd & Jerrod Lloyd, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Cedarville Lake/Clark's Pond  (one day tournament), 19.51 pounds
2008
 Mike Poli & Rob Rovenski, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Spruce Run Reservoir, 26 lbs 2 oz
2007
 Al Franchetta & John Franchetta, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Susquehanna Flats (MD) (Bass Bowl), 12.93 lbs
2006 Jerrod Lloyd & Dave Lloyd, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Rainbow Lake, 10.82 lbs
2005
 Bill Duckardt & Orie Summers, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Salem Canal, 14.56 lbs
2004
 Butch Backus & Bill Vota, South Point Bassers, Davis Mill Pond, 18 lbs 0 oz
2003 Steve Steinmetz & Rick Phelan, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Susq Flats (MD) (Bass Bowl), 25.20 lbs
2002 Ron Smith & Mike Poli, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Merrill Creek Reservoir, 24 lbs 15.5 oz
2001 Mike Laughlin & Jim Harper, South Point Bassers, Sunset Lake, 25.61 lbs
2000 Jim Harper & Mike Laughlin, South Point Bassers, Newton Lake, 27.25 lbs
1999 Butch Backus & Joe Cubernot, South Point Bassers, Union Lake, 20 lbs 12 oz
1998 Dan Power & Eric Anderson, Rising Sun Bassmasters, Lake Hopatcong, 24 lbs 7 oz

Bass Bowl Lunker:  Heaviest bass weighed in by a participant in the annual SJBCA "Bass Bowl".
2023
 John Valdez, Barrington Rod & Reel Club, Union Lake, 6.62 lbs
2022
 Keith Cowan, Barrington Rod & Reel Club, 3.27 lbs
2021
 Mark Weatherby, Cumberland County Bassmasters, 3.75 lbs
2020
 Jon Cuccinello, South Jersey Rod Benders, North East River, 4.96 lbs
2019
 Rich Stevens, Cumberland County Bassmasters, Conowingo Reservoir, 3.19 lbs
2018
 Troy Burger, Cumberland County Bassmasters, Delaware River, 4.15 lbs
2017
 Branson Shute, South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club, Union Lake, 4.13 lbs
2016
 Sean Summers, Jons 'N Ponds, Salem Canal, 2.75 lbs
2015
 Jim Cavanaugh, Tidewater Bassers, Susquehanna Flats, 5.56 lbs
2014
 none (tournament cancelled)
2013
 Bob Morison, Kickin' Bass Fishing Club, Potomac River, 3.91 lbs
2012 Rick English, South Jersey Reel Burners, Lake Hopatcong, 3.99 lbs
2011 Warren Wolk, Rippin' Lipz Bassmasters, Susquehanna Flats, 6.53 lbs
2010 Steve Steinmetz, Pine Cone Anglers, Delaware River, 3.05 lbs
2009
 Steve Colella, Top Rod Bassmasters, Nanticoke River, 5.44 lbs
2008 Adam Mihara, Riverside Bass Club, Potomac River, 3.64 lbs
2007
 C.J. Blank, Gloucester County Bassmasters, Susquehanna Flats, 6.09 lbs
2006
 Chris Oeser, South Jersey Hawg Hunters, Union Lake, 2.87 lbs
2005
 Roy Henry, Cumberland County Bassmasters, Susquehanna Flats, 4.92 lbs
2004 Chris Smith, Bucketmouth Brigade, Potomac River, 4 lbs 0 oz
2003 Pete Antoniewicz, Delaware River Fishermen's Assoc, Susquehanna Flats, 6.60 lbs
2002 Dave Albertson, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Union Lake, 4 lbs 15 oz
2001 Mickey Evans, Pine Cone Anglers,  Susquehanna Flats, 4 lbs 10 oz
2000 Newell 'Porky' Forvour, Pine Cone Anglers, Potomac River, 4 lbs 14 oz
1999 Jerry Conley/Tony Carrelli, Garden State Bassmasters, Susquehanna Flats, 3.59 lbs
1998 Al Fennimore, Garden State Bassmasters, Lake Hopatcong, ? lbs
1997 Harry Coblentz, 4th Ward Bass Anglers, Susquehanna Flats, 4.35 lbs
1996 Doug Haynes, Tidewater Bassmasters of SJ, Susquehanna Flats, 4.94 lbs
1995 Tex Gosline, Bucketmouth Brigade, Susquehanna Flats, 5.14 lbs

Bass Bowl Winning Team:  Six-man club team that finishes first in the annual "Bass Bowl".
2023 - Union Lake
 Cumberland County Bassmasters - John Franchetta, Al Franchetta, Mark Weatherby, Bob Russell, Bob Potts, Joe Franzwa
2022 - Delaware River, NJ
 Barrington Rod & Reel Club - Keith Cowan, Zach Cowan, Jim Miller, Darren Brooks, John Valdez, Sean Fadigan
2021 - Salem Canal
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Chris Brown, Ron Brown, Dom Corino, Scott West, Bob Raively - 24.18 lbs
2020 - North East River, MD
 South Jersey Rod Benders - Logan Fitzpatrick, Jon Cuccinello, Tony Colo, Dylan Gundle, Chris Altieri, Joe Altieri - 25.73 lbs
2019 - Conowingo Reservoir, MD Delaware River Fishermen's Association - Scott McDonough, Casey McDonough, Greg Southerly, Charles Bay, Mike Nucera, Tony Seliga - 15.45 lbs.
2018 - Delaware River, NJ
 South Jersey Hook This! - Jackson Fu, Matt Renschler, Rob Masterson, Brian McCulley, Bryson Smith, Bill Leach - 19.64 lbs.
2017 - Union Lake
 Jons 'N Ponds - Rich Leadbeater, Drew Wizbicki, John Weatherby, Adam Satanoff, Sean Summers, Adam Mihara -- 14.21 lbs
2016 - Salem Canal, NJ
 Jons 'N Ponds - Sean Summers, Gene Lewis, Adam Satanoff, Jay Pogue, Mark Adams, Dan Sindoni - 14.19 lbs
2015 - Susquehanna Flats, MD
 Tidewater Bassers - Mike Stevanus, Adam Stevanus, Barry Steiner, Jim Cavanaugh, Joe Franzwa, Rich Snyder - 42.98 lbs
2014
 none (tournament cancelled)
2013 - Potomac River, MD
 Tidewater Bassers - Jason Burger, Bob Potts, Pete Ingremi, Rich Snyder, Mike Volpe, Joe Franzwa - 28.64 lbs
2012 - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
 Riverside Bass Club - Chris Norris, Eric Anderson, Jackson Fu, Dan Fitzpatrick, Bob VanSciver, Steve Hershkowitz - 19.14 lbs
2011 - Susquehanna Flats/North East, MD Rippin' Lipz Bassmasters - Keith Cowan, Zach Cowan, Brian Brooks, Darren Brooks, Warren Wolk, Jeff Hudson - 55.56 lbs
2010 - Delaware River, PA Top Rod Bassmasters - Spencer Hatton, Mike Monte, Mike Sentore, Art Rosario, Tim Fitzgerald, Mike DelMonico - 23.06 lbs
2009 - Nanticoke River, MD/DE
 Top Rod Bassmasters - Spencer Hatton, Steve Colella, Mike Sentore, Mike Wiley, John Heck, Mike Monte - 36.19 lbs
2008 - Potomac River/
Mattawoman, MD		 Tidewater Bassers - Dominic Simone, Adrian Avena, Barry Steiner, Charvel Johnson, Bill Patton, Joe Franzwa - 18.57 lbs
2007 - Susquehanna Flats/North East, MD
 Bucketmouth Brigade - Chris Smith, Mitch Smith, Craig Townsend, Tim Roach, Dan Boslet, John Milchanoski - 25.33 lbs
2006 - Union Lake, NJ
 South Jersey Hawg Hunters - Dave Lloyd, Ken Merlock, Paul Haley, John Boland Sr, Rod Blomdahl, Chris Oeser - 8.02 lbs
2005 - Susquehanna Flats/North East, MD
 Cumberland County Bassmasters - Albert Franchetta, John Franchetta, Roy Henry, Jerrod Lloyd, Steve Cram, Fred Salzman - 42.34 lbs
2004 - Potomac River/
Mattawoman, MD		 Bucketmouth Brigade - Chris Smith, Mitch Smith, Fred Tomarchio, Tim Roach, Craig Townsend, Kevin Gray - 29 lbs 7.5 oz
2003 - Susquehanna Flats/North East, MD Rising Sun Bassmasters - Rick Phelan, Steve Steinmetz, Mike Poli, Jason Tuttas, Jim Rossell, Ron Smith - 48.95 lbs
2002 - Union Lake, NJ Bucketmouth Brigade - Roy Henry, Eric Woodward, Chris Smith, Mitch Smith, Gary D'Alonzo, Mike Kates - 28 lbs 11.5 oz
2001 - Susquehanna Flats/North East, MD Bucketmouth Brigade - Chris Smith, Mitch Smith, Gary D'Alonzo, Mike Lauria, Don Hamer, Mike Burpee - 13 lbs 6 oz
2000 - Potomac River/ Mattawoman, MD South Point Bassers - Butch Backus, Joe Cubernot, Jim Harper, John Thompson, Bill Vota, Scott Crull - 17 lbs 15.5 oz
1999 - Susquehanna Flats/North East, MD Bucketmouth Brigade - Gary D'Alonzo, Mike Kates, Eric Woodward, Mike Burpee, Dan Boslet, Mike Lauria - 36.66 lbs
1998 - Lake Hopatcong, NJ Bucketmouth Brigade - Eric Woodward, Bill Singer, Mike Burpee, Tim Roach, Larry Giberson, Mike Kates - 15.4 lbs
1997 - Susquehanna Flats/Havre de Grace, MD SJ Bass Busters - Pete Favario, Bruce Benson, Dan Gehrman, Rich Shaub, Joe Luce Jr, Herb Gissler - 40.53 lbs
1996 - Susquehanna Flats/Havre de Grace, MD Top Rod Bassmasters - 26.18 lbs
1995 - Susquehanna Flats/Havre de Grace, MD Atlantic County Bass Anglers - 24.37 lbs

YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITIES
Major Youth Activity Award:  Must provide youth fishing activities, involve at least 20 kids (at least half of whom are not relatives of club members), be at least two hours in duration, have pre- and post-event media coverage and provide a learning experience for accompanying parents.  The winner also receives a $50.00 award to go towards future youth fishing activities.  Contact the SJBCA secretary for complete rules.
2020
 none (events not held due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2019
 South Jersey Hook This! - "Cops & Bobbers" Fishing Derby, Great Times Day Camp Pond
2018
 South Jersey Hook This! - "Cops & Bobbers" Fishing Derby, Oak Pond
2017
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2016 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2015 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2014
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2013
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2012
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2011
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2010
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2009
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake
2008
 Kickin' Bass Fishing Club - Woodbury Heights Kids Fishing Derby @ Glen Lake *
2007
 Rising Sun Bassmasters - Mt. Holly Kids Fishing Youth Day (kids fishing tournament)
2006 Rising Sun Bassmasters - Mt. Holly Kids Fishing Youth Day (kids fishing tournament)
2005
 none
2004
 none
2003 Rising Sun Bassmasters - 1st Annual Mt. Holly Kids Fishing Tournament (at Mill Dam Park)
2002 none
2001 Bucketmouth Brigade - youth tournament trail (Milliennium)
2000 South Point Bassers - kids fishing tournament
1999 South Point Bassers - kids fishing tournament
1998 South Point Bassers - kids fishing tournament
  * we had two very successful major youth activities nominated for the 2008 award, so we voted to give one the major activity award and one the minor activity award.

Minor Youth Activity Award:  Must provide youth fishing activities, be at least two hours in duration, have some post-event media coverage and provide a learning experience for accompanying parents.  The winner also receives a $25.00 cash award to go towards future youth fishing activities.  Contact the SJBCA secretary for complete rules.
2020
 none (events not held due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2019
 none
2018
 none
2017
 South Jersey Hook This! - "Cops & Bobbers" Fishing Derby, Oak Pond
2009-2016
 none
2008
 Rising Sun Bassmasters - Mt. Holly Kids Fishing Youth Day (kids fishing tournament) *
2007
 Bucketmouth Brigade - "Millennium" Junior Bass Chapter
2006 Bucketmouth Brigade - "Millennium" Junior Bass Chapter
2005
 Bucketmouth Brigade - "Millennium" Junior Bass Chapter
2004
 Tri-State Bass Assassins - Fathers' Day Children's Tournament
2003 Tri-State Bass Assassins - Fathers' Day Children's Tournament
2002 Tri-State Bass Assassins - Fathers' Day Children's Tournament
2001 none
2000 Bucketmouth Brigade - kids casting contest
1999 Bucketmouth Brigade - kids casting contest
1998 South Point Bassers - kids casting contest

PARTICIPATION AWARDS
The South Jersey Bass Club Association presents awards to those individuals who demonstrate their dedication to the success of the Association and its activities by serving as an officer and/or volunteering to participate in Association events.  Points are awarded for each activity.  A very nice hooded SJBCA fishing jacket is presented to individuals who accumulate at least 10 points.  Individuals who accumulate 60 points earn a more prestigious second jacket.  All jackets have two SJBCA logos embroidered on them, as well as the owner's name & club (or Association office).  Individuals who accumulate 110 points earn a custom made fishing rod with the owner's name on it. Following are the recipients of jackets & rods to date:  
Bruce Allen Jim Harper
Butch Backus Joe Hoban
Carmen Bersani ** Ray Husko (2014)
Scott Bowen (2014)
 Bob Jack (2017)
Tim Bucher Rob Kunze
Brian Camp Fred Lentz *
Coty Camp
Dalton Camp
Greg Carter Rashawn Lewis (2014)
Gary Corliss Rick Lentz
Al Davis Rich Pettit Sr (2017)
Russ DeCamp Mike Poli
Charles DeGaetano Mike Riordan (2017)
Joe DiDomenico Bob Russell *
Al Franchetta * (2014) Steve Steinmetz **
MaryAnne Franchetta * (2020)
 John Sullivan (2017)
Joe Franzwa (2017)
 Dave Walukiewicz (2014)
Tex Gosline Al Zara
Mike Graham
* awarded second jacket                               ** awarded custom fishing rod

EVENT VOLUNTEER AWARDS
The South Jersey Bass Club Association presents apparel awards to those individuals who volunteer to work at our five major events (Fishermen's Flea Market, June Open Buddy Tournament, South Jersey Youth Outdoor Day, Sportsmen's Jamboree, Bass Bowl).  Working at two events earns an SJBCA hat.  Working at four events earns an SJBCA shirt.

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