11-27-2007, 10:10 PM
History will be made at the 2008 ATA Trade Show at Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 11, 2008. The inaugural recipient of the prestigious POMA/ATA Fred Bear Archery and Bowhunting Communicator Award will be revealed.
Today, an equally momentous occasion is being celebrated. The Archery Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it is partnering with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the Archery Trade Association (ATA) to honor the significant role of the media in preserving the history of archery and bowhunting and ensuring the future of the sports.
The Archery Hall of Fame and Museum will be the permanent home of the handsome award display, a bronze of Fred Bear's signature Borsalino hat complete with turkey feather and Pearly Everlasting wildflower adorning the hatband. 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,<br />
"¢ bring honesty and integrity to the editorial game,<br />
"¢ possess communications skills other journalists envy,<br />
"¢ are teachers - people who foster the next generation of communicators and<br />
"¢ are professionals in every way.
"We believe The Archery Hall of Fame and Museum is the ideal home for the award display," said Dave Staples, president of the Hall. "Fred Bear, also enshrined here as one of our most honored Hall of Famers, no doubt would be especially pleased. The venue celebrates archery and bowhunting history and the inseparable bond of the archery community with the outdoors.
"This is an exceptional opportunity for three great organizations to continue building relationships critical to the preservation of archery and bowhunting, while recognizing the award honorees' contributions to our sports and industry."
The ATA/POMA luncheon, scheduled for noon on Jan. 11, in rooms 101-103 of the Indianapolis Convention Center, is open to all ATA Show exhibitors and attending media. Reserve seats for the luncheon online at: professionaloutdoormedia.org/atareserve.htm.<br />
About the Organizations
Archery Hall of Fame and Museum<br />
Mission: To honor outstanding members of the archery community through the process of induction into its Hall of Fame.
To preserve the history and tradition of archery and bowhunting for future generations.
To educate and inform those persons wishing to pursue their interests in archery and bowhunting by maintaining and operating a public museum and library at Springfield, Missouri as a repository for memorabilia, literature and research material related to the sport of archery.
Professional Outdoor Media Association<br />
Mission: The Professional Outdoor Media Association is a group of individual communicators and Corporate Partners who believe in, defend, support and promote the heritage of hunting, fishing, shooting, trapping and traditional outdoor sports through writing, photography and other means. By doing so, members hope to educate the general public about these sports and encourage more participation in them. The organization serves the membership by helping members grow professionally, improve their skills, better their working environments and enhance their businesses.
Archery Trade Association<br />
The Archery Trade Association is a nonprofit trade association working to maintain and enhance the profitability and economic viability of the archery and bowhunting industry through legislative and policy initiatives, regulatory reform, and education, research, marketing, and promotional programs. Through its foundations, the Bowhunting Preservation Alliance and ArrowSport, ATA seeks to grow participation in all forms of archery and bowhunting. To find out about membership, inquire about attending the annual ATA Trade Show or to learn more about ATA's programs visit www.archerytrade.org or call toll free 866-266-2776.
Today, an equally momentous occasion is being celebrated. The Archery Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it is partnering with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the Archery Trade Association (ATA) to honor the significant role of the media in preserving the history of archery and bowhunting and ensuring the future of the sports.
The Archery Hall of Fame and Museum will be the permanent home of the handsome award display, a bronze of Fred Bear's signature Borsalino hat complete with turkey feather and Pearly Everlasting wildflower adorning the hatband. 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,<br />
"¢ bring honesty and integrity to the editorial game,<br />
"¢ possess communications skills other journalists envy,<br />
"¢ are teachers - people who foster the next generation of communicators and<br />
"¢ are professionals in every way.
"We believe The Archery Hall of Fame and Museum is the ideal home for the award display," said Dave Staples, president of the Hall. "Fred Bear, also enshrined here as one of our most honored Hall of Famers, no doubt would be especially pleased. The venue celebrates archery and bowhunting history and the inseparable bond of the archery community with the outdoors.
"This is an exceptional opportunity for three great organizations to continue building relationships critical to the preservation of archery and bowhunting, while recognizing the award honorees' contributions to our sports and industry."
The ATA/POMA luncheon, scheduled for noon on Jan. 11, in rooms 101-103 of the Indianapolis Convention Center, is open to all ATA Show exhibitors and attending media. Reserve seats for the luncheon online at: professionaloutdoormedia.org/atareserve.htm.<br />
About the Organizations
Archery Hall of Fame and Museum<br />
Mission: To honor outstanding members of the archery community through the process of induction into its Hall of Fame.
To preserve the history and tradition of archery and bowhunting for future generations.
To educate and inform those persons wishing to pursue their interests in archery and bowhunting by maintaining and operating a public museum and library at Springfield, Missouri as a repository for memorabilia, literature and research material related to the sport of archery.
Professional Outdoor Media Association<br />
Mission: The Professional Outdoor Media Association is a group of individual communicators and Corporate Partners who believe in, defend, support and promote the heritage of hunting, fishing, shooting, trapping and traditional outdoor sports through writing, photography and other means. By doing so, members hope to educate the general public about these sports and encourage more participation in them. The organization serves the membership by helping members grow professionally, improve their skills, better their working environments and enhance their businesses.
Archery Trade Association<br />
The Archery Trade Association is a nonprofit trade association working to maintain and enhance the profitability and economic viability of the archery and bowhunting industry through legislative and policy initiatives, regulatory reform, and education, research, marketing, and promotional programs. Through its foundations, the Bowhunting Preservation Alliance and ArrowSport, ATA seeks to grow participation in all forms of archery and bowhunting. To find out about membership, inquire about attending the annual ATA Trade Show or to learn more about ATA's programs visit www.archerytrade.org or call toll free 866-266-2776.