Wes Cooper Award

The Wes Cooper Award was established to recognize worthy rod-makers for their achievements and contributions to the art and craft of bamboo rod-making. The Wes Cooper award program is offered as a way to recognize and honor rod-makers who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to utilize best rod-making practices and ethical behavior.

Past Recipients

2013 Wes Cooper
2014 Jerry Drake
2015 Dennis Higham
2016 Al and Carol Medved
2017 Mike Biondo
2018 Ron Barch
2019 Dennis Bertram
2020 Chris Bogart
2021 None
2022 Doug Hall
2023 None