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Jim Dougherty Selected as
Inaugural Fred Bear Award
Honoree
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -
History was made Jan. 11,
2008, at the ATA Trade Show
at Indianapolis, Ind. The
inaugural recipient of the
prestigious POMA/ATA Fred
Bear Archery and Bowhunting
Communicator Award was
revealed.
Veteran archer, bowhunter
and journalist Jim Dougherty
of Tulsa, Okla., was named
the 2008 honoree.
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L to R: Dave Staples,
president of The Archery
Hall of Fame and Museum; Jay
McAninch President/CEO ATA;
Jim Dougherty, award
honoree; Sue Dougherty,
Jim's wife of 46 years; and
Steve Scott, chairman of
POMA.
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Taken aback by the honor,
Dougherty humbly told the
140-plus people present at
the award luncheon, "I don't
know what to say."
As he held the award, a
bronzed, Fred Bear,
signature, Borsalino hat,
complete with turkey feather
and Pearly Everlasting
wildflower adorning the
hatband, Dougherty
reminisced.
"I always tried to get one
of Fred's hats when we
hunted together," Dougherty
remembered. "But, as I'd
leave, Fred would say, 'Jim,
you forgot my hat.' Now, I
have one."
The award pays tribute to
communicators who embody
everything that made Fred
Bear so special. Award
honorees are journalists
who, like Fred:
·
defend the heritage and
future of archery and
bowhunting at work, at
home and through his/her
lifestyle,
·
have the words "archery"
and "bowhunting"
tattooed across his/her
heart,
·
bring honesty and
integrity to the
editorial game,
·
possess communications
skills other journalists
envy,
·
are teachers - people
who foster the next
generation of
communicators and are
·
professionals in every
way.
"Dougherty's accomplishments
and commitment define what
this award is all about,"
said POMA Chairman Steve
Scott. "During his decades
of involvement in the
archery and bowhunting
industry, Jim has grasped
the ideals, fostered the
commitment, and displayed
the talent Bear showed
during his storied career."
Jay McAninch, Archery Trade
Association CEO/President,
agreed.
"At least two generations of
archers and bowhunters have
been educated and
entertained by Jim
Dougherty's writings,"
McAninch said. "I can't
think of a more talented,
deserving person to receive
the first 'Fred Bear' award.
He sets the standard for all
recipients who follow."
Dougherty's resume is packed
with impressive accolades
and accomplishments,
including:
·
President and Executive
Secretary, Pope & Young
Club
·
Board Member, National
Bowhunter Education
Foundation
·
President and Vice
President, American
Archery Council
·
Board Member, Archery
Manufacturers &
Merchants Organization
(AMMO)
·
President and Vice
President, Archery
Incorporated
·
Chairman, Bear Archery
Bowhunting Council
·
Professional Archer of
the Year, 1977
·
California Archery Hall
of Fame, 1984
·
International Bowhunters
Clinic Hall of Fame,
1992
·
Safari Club
International Bowhunters
Hall of Fame, 1993
·
Bowhunter Magazine's 25
Archers for the Ages,
1996
·
Member, Archery Hall of
Fame and Museum, Inc.
Veteran's Committee
·
Over 55 years service to
archery
·
Book author and magazine
writer, currently on
staff with Petersen's
Bowhunting and Archery
Insider.
A native Californian, Jim
now lives in Tulsa, Okla.,
with his wife of 46 years,
Sue. He hunts and fishes
with his five sons and 13
grandchildren.
A display honoring Dougherty
and future recipients of the
award will be housed at The
Archery Hall of Fame and
Museum within Wonders of
Wildlife at Springfield, Mo.
"We've turned a page in
history with this award,"
said Dave Staples, president
of The Hall. "The Archery
Hall of Fame and Museum
celebrates archery and
bowhunting history and the
inseparable bond of the
archery community with the
outdoors, while the POMA/ATA
Fred Bear Archery and
Bowhunting Communicator
Award display at the Hall
recognizes the award
honorees' contributions to
our sports and industry."
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FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CONTACT
Laurie Lee Dovey
Executive Director
814-539-6030
lldovey@professionaloutdoormedia.org |
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