In 2024 EFSA are introducing the EFSA Specimen Fish Award Pins. These are lapel pins, 22mm diameter, Blue for Boat, and Green for Shore. The objective is to promote the targeting of larger fish other than line class or record fish which can be rewarded.

Initially a target list of 14 species has been chosen to kick the initiative off. This will be added to as time goes on. The criterion for applying is based on fish length which must be verified with a photograph taken on an approved measure or mat and witnessed independently.