2025 IGFA Tommy Gifford Awards
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Join us for the 2025 IGFA Tommy Gifford Awards Presented by Crisdel and Middlesex!
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced its 2025 Tommy Gifford Award winners, an annually bestowed accolade that recognizes captains, guides, or crew members who have made extraordinary contributions to recreational angling through innovation, leadership, or outstanding accomplishments in their trade.
Named for one of the greatest saltwater charter skippers of all time, Tommy Gifford Award recipients are selected through a rigorous nomination and vetting process conducted by the IGFA Legendary Captains and Crew Committee.
This year’s recipients include Captain John Bayliss, Captain Billy Borer, Captain Barry Cross, Captain Paul Dixon, Captain Gene Grimes, and Captain Kevin Nakamaru.
These industry legends will be honored later this year at the IGFA Tommy Gifford Awards Ceremony, taking place Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additional event details will be released in the coming weeks.
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2026 IGFA International Auction
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 at 6 PM
The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Beach
Join anglers, captains, and industry leaders from around the world as we unite to celebrate the sport of fishing at the 42nd Annual IGFA International Auction.
2026 IGFA Open
Exciting Three-Day Tournament Celebrates Costa Rica's Renowned Billfish Fishery
March 12-14, 2026, in Quepos, Costa Rica
After a thrilling 2025 debut with over 1,000 fish caught, the IGFA Open returns to Marina Pez Vela, Costa Rica, offering world-class billfishing under IGFA rules, live scoring, and unmatched hospitality—all while supporting the IGFA and the future of our sport.