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To be eligible for Shooter of the Year (SOY), archers must compete in five major tournaments throughout the year: The Vegas Shoot, NFAA Indoor Nationals, First Dakota Classic, NFAA National Marked 3D, and NFAA Outdoor National Field. Points are accumulated across these events, with extra points awarded for X counts at The Vegas Shoot, NFAA Indoor Nationals, and the First Dakota Classic, or earned $250+ in an Adult or Senior Championship division. This program recognizes three professionals and two amateurs each year.
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Aug 26, 2024
2024 Shooters of the Year Have Been Crowned
The NFAA recognizes every year the top archers with the Shooter of the Year title. Check out this year’s winners and get all the details on the award program.
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The 2024 winners are...
Paige Pearce: Professional Female Freestyle (5,749 points)
Kyle Douglas: Professional Male Freestyle (5,783 points)
Tim Gillingham: Professional Senior Male Freestyle (5,644 points)
Marcella Hebert: Amateur Female Shooter of the Year (5,351 points)
Jason Goedken: Amateur Male Shooter of the Year (5,523 points)
Special mention for runner-ups:
James Lutz: Professional Male Freestyle (5,768 points)
Benton Christensen: Professional Senior Male Freestyle (5,635 points)
Clayton Moore: Amateur Male (5,496 points)
professional details
- Categories: Male, Female, Senior
- Competitors must have participated in a Professional division or earned $250+ in an Adult or Senior Championship.
- A podium bonus is given based on placement in each event: 3 points for 1st, 2 for 2nd, and 1 for 3rd.
- Prize money varies by the number of professional memberships in each category.
Amateur details
- Categories: Male, Female
- Eligible archers must have competed in any of the following divisions: Flights, Adult, Senior, Cub, Youth, Young Adult, or Young Adult Championship.
- A award plaque is given to athletes that achieve this title.
Congratulations to all the archers who participated in 2024!