Night of Champions

See how B.A.S.S. celebrates the season as the anglers prepare for the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.

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Wednesday night during the Bassmaster Classic week means the Night of Champions celebration.
Wednesday night during the Bassmaster Classic week means the Night of Champions celebration.
Night of Champions is a formal dinner where the best moments of the year are celebrated as well as accomplishments.
Night of Champions is a formal dinner where the best moments of the year are celebrated as well as accomplishments.
The Hyatt in Greenville, SC was host.
The Hyatt in Greenville, SC was host.
Classic favorite Casey Ashley joins the party.
Classic favorite Casey Ashley joins the party.
Randy Howell is “James Overstreet” tonight.
Randy Howell is “James Overstreet” tonight.
He got the hang of JO’s camera very quick.
He got the hang of JO’s camera very quick.
Dean Rojas came dresssed to the nines.
Dean Rojas came dresssed to the nines.
Anglers and invitees gather in a great room inside of the Hyatt…
Anglers and invitees gather in a great room inside of the Hyatt…
…while the crew prepares the dining area.
…while the crew prepares the dining area.
The Night of Champions invited the High School Champions. Garrett Enders (far left) and Nick Osman (far right) took home that title in July.
The Night of Champions invited the High School Champions. Garrett Enders (far left) and Nick Osman (far right) took home that title in July.
Cameraman Wes Miller caught some action.
Cameraman Wes Miller caught some action.
Kevin VanDam was a good sport and pretended to serve food and beverages to other anglers.
Kevin VanDam was a good sport and pretended to serve food and beverages to other anglers.
Randall Tharp talks with B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
Randall Tharp talks with B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
David Walker with the thumbs up approval of the night.
David Walker with the thumbs up approval of the night.
The Carhartt College Champions from UNC-Charlotte, Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms, also joined this evening.
The Carhartt College Champions from UNC-Charlotte, Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms, also joined this evening.
Gerald Swindle was his usual self and captured it all on GoPro.
Gerald Swindle was his usual self and captured it all on GoPro.
Justin Lucas and Bobby Lane get their locations where they will be dining tonight.
Justin Lucas and Bobby Lane get their locations where they will be dining tonight.
Kevin VanDam acted as chef throughout the evening in a skit for Bassmaster.
Kevin VanDam acted as chef throughout the evening in a skit for Bassmaster.
He was a good sport.
He was a good sport.
Filling up water cups…
Filling up water cups…
…and making sure all of his buttons were in place.
…and making sure all of his buttons were in place.
Skeet Reese makes his way in.
Skeet Reese makes his way in.
Coby Carden talks with Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders.
Coby Carden talks with Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders.
So does 2014 Classic Champion Randy Howell.
So does 2014 Classic Champion Randy Howell.
Special trophy’s for moments throughout the year were given out. This one is for Best Fish Catch.
Special trophy’s for moments throughout the year were given out. This one is for Best Fish Catch.
This one for best “Six Seconds Segment” of the year.
This one for best “Six Seconds Segment” of the year.
And last but not least, the “Most Viewed Video” of the year.
And last but not least, the “Most Viewed Video” of the year.
Bill Lowen and Mark Davis talk during dinner.
Bill Lowen and Mark Davis talk during dinner.
Edwin Evers
Edwin Evers
Stephen Browning chats with B.A.S.S. employee Mike Suchan.
Stephen Browning chats with B.A.S.S. employee Mike Suchan.
Chad Morgenthaler and Randall Tharp share a candid photo.
Chad Morgenthaler and Randall Tharp share a candid photo.
2014 AOY Greg Hackney and Kevin VanDam take a photo together.
2014 AOY Greg Hackney and Kevin VanDam take a photo together.
Brandon Palaniuk and his +1 Tiffany.
Brandon Palaniuk and his +1 Tiffany.
John Crews and his wife Sonja.
John Crews and his wife Sonja.
Highlights from the 2014 season.
Highlights from the 2014 season.
Chris Lane accepts his award for best fish catch of the year.
Chris Lane accepts his award for best fish catch of the year.
John Crews happily accepts his best impressions award.
John Crews happily accepts his best impressions award.
Randy Howell is certainly happy he had the most watched video of all year.
Randy Howell is certainly happy he had the most watched video of all year.
Angler of the Year Greg Hackney delivers his speech.
Angler of the Year Greg Hackney delivers his speech.
He was speechless for the most part and very honored to be the Angler of the Year.
He was speechless for the most part and very honored to be the Angler of the Year.