The Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards and beneficiary American Heart Association invite college football fans to kickoff the NCAA season with a fundraiser and mixer for young professionals. The awards' newly formed young professionals' group, The Redshirt Committee, will host its first mixer to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke while building excitement for the 29th annual awards event.

Through the Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards, college football coaches are recognized for their contributions both on and off the field. Each year, one top performing coach is selected to take home the Bear bust trophy and claim the final title of the season — The Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award.

Each year, the American Heart Association offers a unique opportunity for sports enthusiasts to mix and mingle with legendary college football coaches from across the nation while supporting the important cause of fighting heart disease and stroke.