The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is delighted to invite you to our Annual Tag & Release Ceremony on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the West Palm Beach Marriott. This special evening honors the outstanding contributions of anglers, captains, and mates to billfish conservation worldwide.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The evening will commence at 6:00 PM with cocktails, followed by award presentations and dinner. Proceeds from the event will benefit TBF’s Tag & Release Program and support ongoing research and advocacy efforts. All are welcome to attend and celebrate this year’s award winners.
Overall Winners of the 2024 Tag & Release Competition Winners:
Tagging Awards:
- Angler: Jill Yates – Riviera Beach, Florida
- Captain: Sean Gallagher – Stuart, Florida
- Lady Angler: Jill Yates – Riviera Beach, Florida
- Youth Angler: Ashlyn Eldridge – Capitan, New Mexico
Release Awards:
- Angler: Gray Ingram – Jupiter, Florida
- Captain: Newt Cagle – Sullivans Island, South Carolina
- Lady Angler: Camila Ingram – Jupiter, Florida
- Youth Angler: Wyatt Bailey – Huntingtown, Maryland
These individuals – among many others this year – have contributed to our understanding and conservation of billfish through their dedication to tagging, releasing, and reporting their data to us. Everyone’s collective efforts have helped TBF’s Tag & Release Program amass more than 290,000 records since 1990, making it the largest open-sourced billfish tagging database globally.
Ticket Information:
- Regular Tickets: $150 per person (until the day of the event)
- Day of Event Tickets: $175 per person (in-person purchase)
- VIP Tables: $2,000 for a table of 10, offering preferred placement and guaranteed seating with your guests
