Local Fisherman Pat Pagano Awarded Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence

An avid fisherman, Pat Pagano, of the Italian Canadian HandiCapable Association  started the Handicapable Fishing Derby in 2003. The event started with 10 participants, but today brings in over 350 participants, making it the largest derby of its kind. 

Not only that, the Handicapable Fishing Derby is one of Canada’s largest events for HandiCapable individuals. The event attracts people of all ages from southwestern Ontario’s Essex County and surrounding areas to take part in a day of fishing, community, food, entertainment and friendly competition.

For his efforts, Pagano is receiving the Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence. This award is “presented annually to an individual or individuals judged by the angling community based on their outstanding performance put forth through the course of the year.”

The award is presented annually in conjunction with the popular Spring Fishing and Boat Show at the International Centre in Mississauga.

Biz X magazine would like to congratulate Pat on this honour and thank him for all he does for the Windsor Essex handicapable community!