Recognizing Excellence in Bowhunting

Massachusetts Bowhunters Association Awards

Celebrate the achievements of our members with prestigious awards that honor dedication, skill, and sportsmanship in the field of archery.

MBA Awards

Bobby Amaral Century Club Award

Awarded for 100 big game bow kills

Lifetime Achievement Award

Awarded for 50 big game bow kills

HALL OF FAME AWARD

Awarded after 20 big game bow kills

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JIM“BOOMER”HAYDEN AWARD

Awarded for the largest black bear taken anywhere

Annual Award

Awarded for any Big Game Archery Harvest

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SILVER BROADHEAD AWARD

Awarded for 10 big game bow kills

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BRONZE BROADHEAD AWARD

Awarded for 5 big game bow kills

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GOLD BROADHEAD AWARD

Awarded after 15 big game bow kills

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BRUCE BILLING BIG DEER AWARD

Awarded for the largest out of state deer

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DENNIS “BOOMER” HAYDEN AWARD

Awarded for the largest Massachusetts deer taken with a bow

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LADY HUNTRESS AWARD

Awarded to the woman who harvests the largest deer with a bow

TOM TURKEY AWARD

Awarded to the archer who harvests the largest turkey with a bow

Application Process

How to Apply for Awards

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Step 1: Photograph & Weigh Your Harvest

Game must be officially weighed form signed by weigher or outfitter. Your photo must be a CLEAR photo of the animal clearly dressed out.

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Step 2: Fill Out the Awards Application

Complete the application form which can be reached by the button below.

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Step 3: Review and Sumbmit

Review your application and then email to Mike Billiel or mail to him at 60 Bartlett Lane, Orange MA. 01364

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2024 Winners

Lisa Billiel

2024 Lady Huntress Award Winner

Lisa Billiel

Earned the Bronze Broadhead Award

Daimon DiResta

2024 Bruce Billings Award Winner

Daimon DiResta

Earned his first Annual Award

James Billiel

2024 Dennis “Boomer” Hayden Award Winner

Tom Moylan

2024 Jim “Boomer” Hayden Award Winner

2023 Winners

James Gallagher

2023 Dennis “Boomer” Hayden Award

Kirstofer Billiel

2023 Bruce Billings Award

Maurice Bergeron

Earned his Bronze Broadhead Award in 2023

LIFETIME ACHEIVMENT AWARD WINNERS

Jim Ellis

Bob Amaral

Keith Regan

James Gallagher

Dennis “Boomer” Hayden

Sean Power

Gary Barnaby

Get Involved and Apply for Awards

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be recognized for your contributions to the bowhunting community. Apply for our prestigious awards today and join a legacy of excellence. Your achievements can inspire others and help further the sport of archery! Download the PDF and return to Mike Billiel bunny@umass.edu

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