Highliner Silent Auction

To celebrate 50 years of honoring exceptional leaders in U.S. commercial fishing, we will be hosting our first-ever silent auction during our Highliner dinner and awards ceremony taking place Friday, November 21, 4:30pm – 6:00pm. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to SeaShare, a nonprofit dedicated to turning the bounty of the sea into nourishment for those in need.

SeaShare partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, to distribute nutrient-dense seafood to food banks and feeding centers across the country. IN 2024 alone, SeaShare delivered 1.7 million pounds of seafood —equivalent to 6.8 million servings —to 54 food banks and feeding centers across 21 states, serving 2.2 million Americans. Over its 31-year history, the organization has provided more than 270 million seafood servings to families nationwide.

Our exhibitors play a huge role in the success of Expo each year. We can’t thank you enough for participating and helping to create a space for the commercial fishing community to innovate, find new products and services, and most importantly connect with old and new friends.

Together, with the National Fisherman team, we’re asking for your support to contribute items like gear, equipment, or gift cards that can be auctioned off in support of this resilient and hard working community.