At Lake Champlain International, Inc., we believe people are a part of the solutions to the conservation challenges we face.   Each year we recognize some of the many who have dedicated themselves to the angling heritage and the conservation ethic inherent in our tradition.

The LCI Angling Heritage Service Awards are awarded to the individual or organization who has clearly distinguished themselves by demonstrating selfless meritorious service, in private or public activities, for the benefit of the angling community or Lake Champlain International, Inc.  Awards are presented in three categories:

• A private individual or organization in service to Lake Champlain International, Inc.;
• A private sector individual or organization in service to the Lake Champlain Angling Heritage; and
• A public sector individual or government organization in service to the Lake Champlain Angling Heritage

2010 Awards
Private Sector in Service to Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Don Tobi and Family of Jericho, VT

Private Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
Thom Richards and Dan Dubbonet of Hall Communications

Public Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
Shawn Good, VT Department Of Fish and Wildlife

2009 Awards
Private Sector in Service to Lake Champlain International, Inc.
The Michener Family of Plattsburgh, NY

Private Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
Bill Spence of St. Albans, VT

Public Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
John Hall, VT Department Of Fish and Wildlife

2008 Awards
Private Sector in Service to Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Marc Stanislas of Swanton, VT

Private Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
Bill Wellman of Plattsburgh, NY

Public Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
USFWS, Lake Champlain Ecosystem Team

2007 Awards
Private Sector in Service to Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Keith Blake of Essex, VT
Captain Paul Boileau of Burlington, VT

Private Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
Captain Rich Greenough of Essex Junction, VT

Public Sector in Service to the Angling Heritage
Brian Chipman, Vermont Fish and Wildlife

2011 Awards
Nominations in the above categories may be submitted to the Board of Directors.  The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2011.  All nominations are kept confidential.  Awards will be presented at the 30th Annual LCI Father's Day Derby presented by Yamaha Awards Ceremony in 2011 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont.

Contact us at 802.879.3466 or james@mychamplain.net for more information. Thank you for your consideration of Lake Champlain International, Inc. and your concern for the lake.