b'2026 Derby Awards - BoatTop Boat TrophyThe Derbys top boat award, sponsored by Pompanette, is presented to the boat registering the most overall sailfish releases during the tournament.2nd place boat 3rd place boatTop Small Boatwinner4th place boatCapt. Greg Bogdan of Top Captain, Andrew DotterweichTeam Fish On Permitted (pictured with wife Maura). Top Daily Boat Sailfish ReleaseTop Small Boat AwardAwards (2) Award presented to the boat 35 or less registering the most overall sailfish releases during the tournament.** For purposes of this award, a small boat will be defined as 35 or less, measurement based upon manufacturers Top Captain Award stated LOA w/o engines.Award presented in memory of Capt. Jack Morrow, a long-time WPBFC member, highlyTop Tag Team Top Daily Boat Day 2 winners respected captain & mentor to many. Team Southern Ground.Recent Top Boat Trophy Winners. 2009:Certifiable - Capt. Frank Gibbs (12 releases) Anglers: Syd Sussman, Janeen Davis, Molly Fleming & Dave McCleod2010:Double Take - Capt Mike Laufle (27 releases)Anglers: Craig Lindner, Tony Cummings, Mike Causley & Todd Peter2011:Get Lit - Capt. Quinton Dieterle (37 releases)Anglers: Kitt Toomey, Peter Miller & Claudio Martinez2012:Get Lit - Capt. Quinton Dieterle (58 releases)Anglers: Kitt Toomey, Peter Miller & Bill Danko2013:Absolut Joy - Capt. Matt Rabenstine (12 releases)Anglers: Susan McCart, Mike Riseley, Jill Helmes, John & Judy Duffy2014:Miss Annie - Capt. Randy Yates (14 releases)Anglers: Barry Weshnak, Mark Donohue, Tom Smith & Frank Napurano2015:Wrenegade - Capt. Jim Garner (13 releases on time)Anglers: Winston Wren, Tony Cummings & Erik Waldin2016:Liquid - Capt. Art Sapp (11 releases)Anglers: Keith McDonald, Jacob Lepera, Rob Deignan, Jim Steel, Mike Gulla & Steve D. 2017:Double Take - Capt. Mike Laufle (9 releases on time)Anglers: Craig Lindner, Mike Causley, Dominic LaCombe & Dominic LaCombe, Jr.2018: Southern Run - Capt. Skip Dana (17 releases)Anglers:Richard Robinson, Rick Stephano, CJ McGlocklin, Corey Inman, Tony Greaton, Dan King & Alex Burgess 2019: Fragrant Harbor - Capt. Joe Garberoglio (13 releases)Anglers:David & Lynne Henderson, Trent Glaub, Ryan Hullihan, Owen Buckman & Tim Smith2020: Old No. 7 - Capt. Jamie Ralph (17 releases)Anglers:Austin Musselman, John Duval, Bill Bryan2021: Miss Texas - Capt. Matt Bierley (12 releases) Anglers: Gregg Hemingway, Chris Hodge, Paul Murray, York Pattratz & Chris Gilban2022: Goombay Smash/Remix - Capt. Nick Carullo (10 releases) Anglers: Nicholas Vidal, Alex De Izaguirre, Paul Bruno & Jason Spiewak2023: Priceless - Capt. Jorge Sanchez (16 releases) Anglers: Manny Fernandez, Jordan Gruber, Marcelo Peres, Matt Rodriguez, Jorge Sanchez Sr. & Jerrett Spitz2024: Native Son - Capt. Art Sapp (11 releases)Anglers: Keith McDonald, James Demarko, Rob Degman, Jim Steel & Steve Dougherty. 2025:Fish On - Capt. Andrew Dotterweich (14 releases) Anglers: Todd Willard, Andy Strine, Mike Redaway D aily raDio giveaways .The Derby fleet is reminded that throughout the 2-day tournament, boat numbers will be drawn randomly for VHF radio prize giveaways of items donated by various tournament sponsors.Winning boat numbers will be announced over the VHF& prizes can be picked at the Sailfish Marina when turning in your daily score sheet. J anuary7-10, 2026 21'