Honorees

Honorees in 2026

The award for “Fishing in Vas County” was posthumously awarded to Katalin Kovács , secretary of the Szentgotthárd Fishing Association. Kati served the Szentgotthárd fishing community for more than a decade, always doing her work conscientiously, helpfully and with the interests of the community in mind. She played a decisive role in performing administrative tasks, organizing events and managing the everyday affairs of anglers. With her dedication and humanity, she left a lasting mark on local fishing life.

Also awarded the “For Fishing in Vas County” award posthumously was Jenő Adorján , president of the Zalaszentmihály Anglers Association and member of the Executive Committee of our Association. During his presidency, significant developments and fishing tourism investments were implemented at Lake Zalaszentmihály. He always actively supported the goals of the association, while also building his own community in an exemplary manner. Many people respected and esteemed him for his helpfulness, community approach and friendly personality.

The posthumous recipient of the “For the Fishing Sport of Vas County” award was Károly Mészáros , the founding president of the Vassurányi Sport Fishing Association, who played a decisive role in the establishment and development of the Vassurányi fishing community. Since the association was founded, he has worked tirelessly to develop the lake and its surroundings, as well as to strengthen community life. Without his work, Vassurányi Lake would not play such a significant role in the life of the settlement today.

Also posthumously awarded the “For the Fishing Sport of Vas County” award was Zsolt Kőrös , president of the Hegyfalu and Rural Fishing Association and member of the Executive Committee of our association. As president and association official, he considered the development of local fishing life, the cohesion of communities and the transmission of fishing values to be important. His work was always characterized by openness, cooperation and helpfulness.

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Honorees in 2025