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 CooperÂ
- 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
- 2024 Richard Perry
- 2025 Dave Jankowski