Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the third annual Swimmy Awards.

Bass fishing's most deconant, dignified, debonair event of the year.

We have cocktails, we have celebrities, we have those fancy little triangle sandwiches

handed to you by a short little gentleman in a white button-down shirt with a towel draped over his forearm.

But now the evening is finally complete, because now we have you.

Thank you for joining us because the 2024 Swimmy Awards start right now.

Thank you. Good evening, everybody, and welcome to bass Fishing's biggest night of the entire year,

the third annual Swimmy Awards.

Tonight, the entire world turns its attention to the Swimmy stage as we celebrate the year

that was 2024.

We've got a great show for you this evening as we reminisce on the moments this year that made us laugh, cry, cringe, and celebrate as we watched our beloved sport of bass fishing take another eventful turn around the sun.

Before we turn our attention to the awards this evening, we do have a bit of housekeeping to attend to.

First and foremost,

the Academy would like to extend its most sincere appreciation to our beloved sponsors this evening who have so graciously pledged the necessary monetary support to produce this lovely event.

The first is none other than American Legacy Fishing. A quaint supplier of fine fishing

goods, American Legacy Fishing has undoubtedly shown an unwavering commitment to the common angler

throughout their storied history. Founded on family principles and values, the leadership of this

wonderful establishment continues to pursue the initial wishes

of their founder as they strive to provide the highest quality rods, reels, and fine tackle

to our wonderful audience of esteemed anglers. And in yet another attempt to keep those goods

affordable, they have yet again embarked on their 12 days of Christmas sales

with additional unique offerings daily to keep your fish and your financial accounts plentiful.

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