AFTA Industry Recognition
~ A celebration of our fishing community ~
In 2017, AFTA introduced the Industry Recognition awards, these awards are simply recognition from the industry of a individual’s significant contribution to the recreational fishing industry.
AFTA would like to congratulate our winners, their contribution to our industry is enormously appreciated.

Dr Andrew Rowland
CEO RecFishWest
2020-2021
In recognition of Andrew’s work with the WA government during the COVID pandemic, protecting fishing access and securing a $6mil recovery package.

Travis Dowling
Victorian Fisheries Authority
2017
In recognition of VFA’s Target One Million Program. Committing significant dollars to the recreational fishing industry, in the hope to grow participation to one million anglers by 2020.