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Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award

What We Do Awards Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award
Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award

Established in 1996, the Frank Golata Award recognizes a North American outfitter, who outfits primarily for mountain game, whose entire career has exemplified the honor and dignity of the proud profession of outfitting.

Watch the video below to learn more about Frank Golata and the award that is named in his honor.

Below GT Nunn, 2026 winner, holding his Golata bronze surrounded by family and friends with award presenter Harold Grinde during the Saturday night banquet. 

GT Nunn with his Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award at the 2026 Sheep Show

Criteria & Nomination Process

The following factors will be considered:

  1. Long time outfitter in good standing that is actively outfitting clients
  2. Financial contribution to National WSF (Donations, sponsorship, etc.)
  3. Volunteer efforts to WSF (convention, committees, etc.)
  4. Personal contribution to WSF and industry (Financial and time)
  5. Long time and consistent WSF exhibitor
  6. Dedication and commitment to WSF and its mission and purpose


A committee appointed by the Board of Directors made up of two (2) prior Golata Award winners and three (3) members at large shall evaluate candidate nominations.

The deadline to receive 2027 Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award nominations is October 15, 2026.

Complete the online nomination form below, or download and complete the official nomination form and return to Julie Tripp.

Complete list of Golata Recipients

2026 - Frontier Outfitting - GT Nunn
2025 - Freelance Outdoor Adventures - Lance Kronberger
2O24 - Midnight Sun Safaris – Coke Wallace
2023 - Kodiak Outdoor Adventures - Paul Chervenak
2022 - Sierra El Alamo - Artee Family
2020 - Paul & Donna Claus - Ultima Thule
2019 - Ron Fleming & Brenda Nelson - Love Bros. & Lee Ltd.
2018 - David & Teena - Dickson Outfitters
2017 - Dan Montgomery - Alaska Trophy Adventures 
2016 - Arthur & Crystal Thompson - Gundahoo River Outfitters
2015 - Darwin & Wendy Cary - Scoop Lake Outfitters
2014 - Dale & Sandra Drinkall - Terminus Mountain Outfitters
2013 - Rowdy McBride - Hunting Services, LLC.
2012 - Harold Grinde - Gana River Outfitters
2011 - Sergio Jimenez - Mexico Hunts
2010 - Alan Young - Midnight Sun Outfitters
2009 - Toby A.C. Coleman - Toby’s Trophy Treks
2008 - Pete Cimellaro - Yellowhorn Outfitters
2007 - Reg & Ray Collingwood - Collingwood Bros.
2006 - Kelly Hougen - Arctic Red River Outfitters
2005 - Richard Rohrer - Rohrer Bear Camp
2004 - Bill McKenzie - Gana River Outfitters
2003 - Stan Stevens - Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters
2002 - B.Joe Coy - Coy’s Yellowcreek Outfitting
2001 - Stan Simpson - Ram Head Outfitters
2000 - Joe Klutsch - Katmai Guide Serviceâ?¨
1999 - Dick Gunlogson - Dick Gunlogson Master Guide & Outfitter
1998 - Garry Vince - Muskwa Safari Limited
1997 - Urban Rahoi - Ptarmigan Lake Lodge
1996 - Myles & Sherri Bradford - Bradford & Company

2026 Award Presentation