Congratulations Capt. Ozzie Lessinger on winning this year’s Costa x CFCW Steward of the Year Award!
The fight to protect Florida’s waters rests on the shoulders of the guides, anglers and business owners willing to join the frontlines and use their voice for change.
For the last 6 years, we’ve partnered with our fellow water warriors at Costa to acknowledge outstanding individuals that serve as stewards for clean water and make an impact in their community.
This year’s winner, Capt. Ozzie Lessinger, is a guide, conservationist, and true steward of our environment.
From educating his clients, to hosting fundraisers, to standing up for our waters in Tallahassee, Ozzie always goes above and beyond to spread awareness and make an impact in the fight.
“I can tell you that in my mind, I never feel like I do enough. As a guide and a steward of our water and our water quality issues, it’s so important—whether you’re one of the corporate partners, whether you’re a fisherman, or whether you’re a guide—to please just educate about Captains,” says Lessinger. “Stay informed, and let people know what it’s all about. It really just takes a few minutes to wear the hat and let people know.”
Thank you to Ozzie for all his efforts in spreading awareness for our mission, and for continuing to stand at the frontlines in this fight for clean water!
And a big thank you to the other nominees for their inspiring impact in the effort to restore and protect Florida’s waters! Capt. Lessinger was nominated alongside fellow captains Cody Rubner of Stuart, Florida and Brandon Cyr of Islamorada, Forida—both outstanding individuals that also serve as true stewards of clean water and make an undeniable impact in the fight to restore a National Treasure.
Congratulations Capt. Ozzie Lessinger on winning this year’s Costa x CFCW Steward of the Year Award!
The fight to protect Florida’s waters rests on the shoulders of the guides, anglers and business owners willing to join the frontlines and use their voice for change.
For the last 6 years, we’ve partnered with our fellow water warriors at Costa to acknowledge outstanding individuals that serve as stewards for clean water and make an impact in their community.
This year’s winner, Capt. Ozzie Lessinger, is a guide, conservationist, and true steward of our environment.
From educating his clients, to hosting fundraisers, to standing up for our waters in Tallahassee, Ozzie always goes above and beyond to spread awareness and make an impact in the fight.
“I can tell you that in my mind, I never feel like I do enough. As a guide and a steward of our water and our water quality issues, it’s so important—whether you’re one of the corporate partners, whether you’re a fisherman, or whether you’re a guide—to please just educate about Captains,” says Lessinger. “Stay informed, and let people know what it’s all about. It really just takes a few minutes to wear the hat and let people know.”
Thank you to Ozzie for all his efforts in spreading awareness for our mission, and for continuing to stand at the frontlines in this fight for clean water!
And a big thank you to the other nominees for their inspiring impact in the effort to restore and protect Florida’s waters! Capt. Lessinger was nominated alongside fellow captains Cody Rubner of Stuart, Florida and Brandon Cyr of Islamorada, Forida—both outstanding individuals that also serve as true stewards of clean water and make an undeniable impact in the fight to restore a National Treasure.