6. The awards, medals, diplomas, decorations or other insignia may be awarded(1) to those persons taking part in the competition, in order of merit and upon the report of the judges;
(2) to any person who, through his work in industry, in a public occupation or in scientific or official missions, through research work, works or publications on the aquatic environment and aquatic products, fishing techniques and equipment, or through the creation of scholarships or endowments to encourage the teaching of fishing skills, has rendered outstanding services to the fishing industry.