Angler Bryce Jacobs, second from left, donated his winnings from placing third in the Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament held in June to event sponsor the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company. Joining him here from left are Capt. Brian Councell, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company President Andy Glenn and Tournament Committee Chair Stephanie Price. PHOTO BY EMMA DARLING/COURTESY OF THE ROCK HALL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
ROCK HALL — Kent County High School student Bryce Jacobs has made quite the splash in Rock Hall this summer.
In June, Jacobs participated in the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company's third annual Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament June 7-9.
This was Jacobs' last year of eligibility in the youth category and what better way to celebrate than to place third and win $1,530.
Jacobs fished aboard SeaDux with Capt. Brian Councell during the tournament and reeled in a 4.8-pound catch.
During the awards ceremony, Jacobs donated his winnings back to the fire company in support of its new ambulance, which made its community debut at the tournament.
Jacobs graciously donated the money as a thank you for the times Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company assisted his grandmother Rosemary Elburn, who passed away earlier this year.
When he donated his prize money, Jacobs said it was good karma and that good would come back to him.
Jacobs' winning season continued this month, when he was announced as the inaugural recipient of the Rock Hall Youth Leadership and Courage Award.
Sponsored by Haven Harbour Marina Resorts, where Jacobs can be found working this summer, the annual $2,500 award honors a young person from Rock Hall who exemplifies exceptional leadership and courage in our community.
Jacobs' generosity of spirit, as reflected by his actions at the fishing tournament this summer, inspired the creation of Haven Harbour Marina Resorts' award.
Jacobs will join a select group of Haven Harbour Marina Resorts slipholders and leaders in choosing future honorees of the Rock Hall Youth Leadership and Courage Award for making a significant impact in the community.