Banquet honors Fed Nation winners

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The B.A.S.S. Federation Nation banquet, held after the conclusion of the 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter, was an opportunity for B.A.S.S., B.A.S.S. sponsors and friends and family to honor the weekâs winners.</p>

The B.A.S.S. Federation Nation banquet, held after the conclusion of the 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter, was an opportunity for B.A.S.S., B.A.S.S. sponsors and friends and family to honor the weekâs winners.

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Don Corkran, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation national director, welcomed attendees to the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation banquet following the 2011 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter.</p>

Don Corkran, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation national director, welcomed attendees to the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation banquet following the 2011 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter.

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Michelle Kilburn of Mercury, left, and Adam Adkisson of Triton, right, present Eddie Plemons, president of the Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, with a certificate for a boat. Alabama won the boat because the state had the highest finishing angler (Jamie Horton) who ran a Triton Mercury rig during his qualification.</p>

Michelle Kilburn of Mercury, left, and Adam Adkisson of Triton, right, present Eddie Plemons, president of the Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, with a certificate for a boat. Alabama won the boat because the state had the highest finishing angler (Jamie Horton) who ran a Triton Mercury rig during his qualification.

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Jon Stewart, senior manager of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, and Dave Ittner of Yamaha presented trophies to the winners of the 2011 Bassmaster Junior World Championship (JWC). From left are Stewart, James Graves III, Lance Freeman and Ittner.</p>

Jon Stewart, senior manager of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, and Dave Ittner of Yamaha presented trophies to the winners of the 2011 Bassmaster Junior World Championship (JWC). From left are Stewart, James Graves III, Lance Freeman and Ittner.

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Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S., and Dave Ittner, Yamaha, presented checks to the 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship contenders who caught the biggest bass of the tournament. From left are Stewart, Bryan McNeal (Day 3 big bass, 4 pounds, 5 ounces), Jamie Horton (Day 1, 5-2), John Diaco (Day 2, 5-1) and Ittner.</p>

Jon Stewart, B.A.S.S., and Dave Ittner, Yamaha, presented checks to the 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship contenders who caught the biggest bass of the tournament. From left are Stewart, Bryan McNeal (Day 3 big bass, 4 pounds, 5 ounces), Jamie Horton (Day 1, 5-2), John Diaco (Day 2, 5-1) and Ittner.

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Chris Price, center, won the title for the Mid-Atlantic Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>

Chris Price, center, won the title for the Mid-Atlantic Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

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Matt McCoy of Indiana, center, won the title for the Northern Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his plaque and invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>

Matt McCoy of Indiana, center, won the title for the Northern Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his plaque and invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

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Tom Jessop, center, was the best performer in the Central Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his winnings and his plaque.</p>

Tom Jessop, center, was the best performer in the Central Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his winnings and his plaque.

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Josh Polfer, center, is the second Idaho angler in a row to win the Western Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>

Josh Polfer, center, is the second Idaho angler in a row to win the Western Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

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John Diaco, center, won in the Eastern Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his plaque and invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.</p>

John Diaco, center, won in the Eastern Division. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, presented him with his plaque and invitation to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

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Mark Pierce, center, took second place overall in the 2011 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, honored him for this accomplishment.</p>

Mark Pierce, center, took second place overall in the 2011 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter. Jon Stewart, left, and Dave Ittner, right, honored him for this accomplishment.

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Dave Ittner of Yamaha, right, congratulates the past two Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship winners, Jamie Horton and Brandon Palaniuk.</p>

Dave Ittner of Yamaha, right, congratulates the past two Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship winners, Jamie Horton and Brandon Palaniuk.

The newest contenders in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic are, from left, Chris Price, Tom Jessop, John Diaco, Jamie Horton, Josh Polfer and Matt McCoy.

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Xavier Gonzalez-Mestre, right, is the president of the Spain B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, the newest chapter in the BFN family. Don Corkran, national director of the BFN, welcomed Gonzalez-Mestre and his club members into the fold.</p>

Xavier Gonzalez-Mestre, right, is the president of the Spain B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, the newest chapter in the BFN family. Don Corkran, national director of the BFN, welcomed Gonzalez-Mestre and his club members into the fold.