Monday, September 30, 2013

2013 Governor's Cup Awards - 25th Anniversary

The Inaugural Campbell Award presented by SCDNR Director (left) and
Gov. Cup Bd. (right) to the late Governor's wife, son and grand daughter
Showtime wins 2013 Best Billfish Boat
The 25th Anniversary of the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series came to a close at the Governor's Mansion in Columbia on Sunday, September 29. The annual awards reception allows the top anglers in the series to gather for some recognition of their efforts and for some fellowship. Since participants in the Series literally come from all over the Palmetto State and from other states - the Columbia location makes a good central point for meeting up and the Governor's gracious hospitality makes the visit more memorable. The brand new recognition award named after the Series founder, the late Gov. Carroll Campbell Jr., made its debut and members of the Campbell family returned to the Governor's mansion to take part in the ceremony. The top boat of the Series was Showtime from Stuart, Florida. They received many of the awards for winning the Series and congrats go the boat owner, Captain and crew for the 2013 Best Billfish Boat award. The Simmons family came up big during the awards when youth angler Rivers took home first place youth angler for his blue marlin release during the MegaDock, and Arica Simmons took home second place overall lady angler award. Angler Dixon Pearce was on hand to pick up his certificate for the largest blue marlin landed during the series. The contestants in the 2013 Carolina Shootout Team were also recognized and they are Showtime, Rascal, Sportin' Life, Arica, Game On and Cacique. Mark your calendar with the dates for the 2014 Gov. Cup!
The Simmons family racks up the individual awards



Lowcountry Outdoors was recognized for five years of Gov. Cup coverage

To view past blog entries from the Governor's Cup Awards click 2012, 2011, 2010 or 2009.
Governor's Mansion in Columbia

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