2023 Lifetime Achievement award
(Following is the presentation by Glenn Place, President of Rhode Island TU, of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chapter’s Annual Fundraising Banquet on April 6, 2024 with 100+ attendees at the Quonset “O” Club)
The Rhode Island TU Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual for their outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment and to our Chapter in its Mission, Goals and Milestones.
Some of the criteria for the award are as follows:
Promoting an atmosphere of professionalism and leadership for Rhode Island TU
Helping Rhode Island TU pursue its brand throughout the conservation and fishing community.
Providing a lifetime of knowledge to members and like-minded organizations based on their education, training, and/or experience that enhances the accomplishment of established programs, projects, and activities.
Participating in a wide variety of the Chapter’s education, conservation, and clean-up programs, projects, and activities.
Participation as a key leader or role model in the accomplishment of Rhode Island TU’s Mission-based initiatives.
Assist on promoting interest in Chapter activities, projects, and meetings to other like-minded organizations.
Respected for effectively balancing the conservation needs of the Chapter with the recreational needs of all members, partners, and friends.
I asked a few of his close friends to send me some background info about Ed. You would be here for an hour to read through the entire list, below is a summary:
He leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding what is underneath for all to see.
His easy going demeaner and generosity are just a cover. He is fully dedicated to any cause or initiative that he is involved in or promotes.
He can be found, any time of the year, fishing at a location everyone here knows. But only HE knows when and where the fish are and what fly that HE tied will work.
In fact, his Adams Dry Fly received the “Stamp” of approval by RIDEM.
In the twenty-plus years before the turn of the century ‘til now, he has taught, mentored, presented to, and instructed thousands of children, women, and men in the art of fly fishing, fly tying, entomology, and conservation. I can proudly say that I am one of them.
He is either a member or an honorary member of more fishing, fly tying, sportsmen’s clubs, and associations than I have time to list.
Since his retirement a few years ago, he has continued to enjoy the camaraderie of new and old friends even more.
This year’s recipient truly embodies TU’s tag line of Conservation. Community. Fishing.
The Rhode Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited would like to present the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award to Ed Lombardo.
Thank you for a lifetime of exceptional Volunteerism!!
