- Division of Marine Fisheries
On The Water Magazine awarded DMF’s Mike Armstrong their 2024 Striper Cup in recognition of his leadership on behalf of the sustainable management of striped bass. On the Water began an annual tradition in 2020 of bestowing this award during their StriperFest event, held each fall on Cape Cod, to an individual or organization that embodies the spirit of the event. Mike was honored for his dedication to science-based management of important fish species, particularly striped bass, and his instrumental contributions to developing regulations and management plans that have preserved the striped bass fishery while allowing anglers to enjoy this treasured resource.
Brian Castonguay and Kim Fine were both recognized by the Department of Fish and Game’s Performance Recognition Program in 2024. They were nominated and selected by their peers to receive a Certificate of Appreciate for their individual contributions to the agency’s successful delivery of services to the citizens of Massachusetts. Brian has a 30-year history with DMF in which he has repeatedly gone above and beyond his required job duties in facilities management to provide a safe and productive environment for his colleagues while minimizing costs to the Commonwealth through his own extensive knowledge of construction, operations, and maintenance. Most recently, Brian’s work ensured a successful full renovation of the Cat Cove Marine Laboratory in Salem and emergency repairs to the Shellfish Depuration Plant in Newburyport. Kim was recognized for her significant contributions to growing DMF’s outreach and education programs for anglers, with a focus on inclusive and diverse programming to meet the needs of the citizens of the Commonwealth. This frequently includes many evening and weekend hours, to which Kim always brings a positive attitude. Recently, Kim successfully applied for external funding to expand the reach of the program with the purchase of additional fishing equipment to provide hands-on learning opportunities for the public.
