n 2015, Orvis created the Breaking Barriers Award to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to introduce the sport of fly fishing to a more diverse audience. Past recipients have created programs for inner-city youth, under-served veterans, . . .
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Meet the 2017 Orvis Breaking Barriers Award Recipient
Written by: Debra Carr Brox

Jess Westbrook enjoys time on the river with The Mayfly Project participants.
Photo courtesy The Mayfly Project
In 2015, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to bring new blood into fly fishing, to break down the barriers of introduction. Previous . . .
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Written by: Simon Perkins, Orvis Adventures

Nelli Williams works to help Alaska’s young people take advantage of their home state’s natural resources.
Photo courtesy Nelli Williams
In 2015, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to bring new blood into fly fishing, to break down the barriers of introduction. Last. . .
Read MoreMeet the Recipients of the Inaugural Orvis Breaking Barriers Awards

Back in September, we made a call for nominations for the first annual Orvis breaking Barriers Awards. According to Simon Perkins, senior manager of Orvis Adventures and Hunting, the. . .
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