The Annual Club Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, dedication, and sportsmanship of our members throughout the fishing season.
Each year the Mooloolaba Game Fishing Club recognises anglers who have excelled across a range of categories, from competitive results to memorable catches on the water.
Many of these honours are perpetual awards, generously sponsored and presented in the names of past members, families, and long-time supporters of the club. These trophies not only recognise the accomplishments of today’s anglers but also honour the legacy and contributions of those who have helped shape the club over the years.
Together, the awards reflect the strong community spirit of the club and celebrate the passion for game fishing that brings our members together season after season.
Individual Angler Awards
Denise & Brian Black Perpetual First Black Marlin Of The SeasonThe angler who tagged the first eligible black marlin of the season. | |
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| Champion | Not Awarded |
Saltwater Charters Perpetual First Sailfish Of The SeasonThe angler who tagged the first eligible sailfish of the season. | |
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| Champion | Joshua Cox |
Out Of Area AnglerThe angler with the most points scored outside of club boundaries. | |
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| Champion | Leanne Kalpus |
Most Improved AnglerThe angler who has the largest percentage increase in points accumulated for the season compared to the previous year. | |
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| Champion | Jasmine Wegert |
Janelle Cruise & Alan Harvey Grand SlamThe first angler to tag eligible black marlin, sailfish & yellowfin tuna on the same day. | |
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| Champion | Not Awarded |
Champion Heavy Tackle AnglerThe anglers with the most eligible points for heavy tackle fish. | |
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| Champion | Kieren Edmonds |
| Runner-Up | Mitchel Behrens |
Champion Tournament AnglerThe angler who has scored the most eligible points in QGFA Sanctioned Tournaments. | |
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| Champion | Kieren Edmonds |
| Runner-Up | Leanne Kalpus |
Geoff & Pauline Harris Perpetual Rally Day ChampionsThe angler who has scored the highest total points on Rally Days. | |
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| Champion | Leanne Kalpus |
Wayne & Sue Douglass Perpetual Highest Point Scoring AnglerThe angler who has scored the most eligible points in the season. | |
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| Champion | Leanne Kalpus |
MYC Perpetual Club Champion Overall (All Categories)The angler who has scored points in all sections, including Game, Rock, Beach & Estuary and Freshwater, having the highest total points overall. | |
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| Champion | Not Awarded |
Dahl & Hombsch Families Perpetual Game Fishing Champion JuniorThe junior angler who has scored the highest total points overall. | |
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| Champion | Not Awarded |
MGFC Perpetual Game Fishing Champion FemaleThe senior female angler who has scored the highest total points overall. | |
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| Champion | Leanne Kalpus |
MGFC Perpetual Game Fishing Champion MaleThe senior male angler who has scored the highest total points overall. | |
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| Champion | Alex Fenwick |
The President’s TrophyA member who has shown outstanding contribution to Mooloolaba Game Fishing Club as determined by the President. | |
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| Champion | Dave Moreton |
Boat Awards
Smith Family Perpetual Highest Daily Average PointsThe boat with the highest average points scored across the days fished that season. | |
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| Champion | Tag & Brag |
Champion Boat Under 7 MetersThe boat measuring under 7 meters in accordance with QGFA with the most eligible points. | |
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| Champion | Never Home |
| Runner-Up | Takkachee |
Champion Boat Over 7 MetersThe boat measuring over 7 meters in accordance with QGFA with the most eligible points. | |
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| Champion | Tag & Brag |
| Runner-Up | Ymer |
Champion Tournament BoatThe boat over or under 7m which has scored the most eligible points in QGFA Sanctioned Tournaments. | |
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| Champion | Tag & Brag |
| Runner-Up | Red or Black |
Jeff & Claire Ryan Perpetual Most Billfish Tagged In 1 DayThe boat with the most eligible billfish tagged on the same day. | |
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| Champion | Tag & Brag |
Champion Heavy Tackle BoatThe boat with the most eligible points for heavy tackle fish. | |
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| Champion | Tag & Brag |
| Runner-Up | Ymer |
Mooloolaba Game Fishing Club Perpetual Champion Boat OverallThe boat that scored the most eligible points in the season. | |
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| Champion | Not Awarded |
Other Species Awards
Club Captain’s Perpetual Most Shit Fish For The SeasonThe angler who has scored the highest total points for eligible other species fish. | |
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| Champion | Jasmine Wegert |
The Robyn Cavill Perpetual Reef Fishing TrophyThe angler with the heaviest eligible reef fish. | |
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| Champion | Not Awarded |
Beach Rock & Estuary ChampionsAnglers with the highest total points for beach, rock & estuary fishing. | |
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| Male | Not Awarded |
| Female | Not Awarded |
| Junior | Not Awarded |
Freshwater ChampionsAnglers with the highest total freshwater points. | |
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| Male | Not Awarded |
| Female | Not Awarded |
| Junior | George Cox |
