Save the Date for the Hall of Fame
2025 UCF College of Business Hall of Fame
6-9 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025
Rosen Shingle Creek
The Hall of Fame gala is the most exciting night for the College of Business, and we are thrilled to host it again Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rosen Shingle Creek. This year marks the 25th year of the Hall of Fame, so we will be celebrating our outstanding inductees past and present. We’ll take you inside the College of Business Hall of Fame House and show you what our Hall of Famers have been up to since they moved in. We will also honor some of our most distinguished alumni and partners at a signature gala that attracts more than 700 alumni, faculty, students, corporate partners and friends of UCF. The entertaining event has become THE networking event for UCF alums. It’s a night to celebrate great business Knights past and present.
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Hall of Fame Inductees
The UCF College of Business Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional professional success in their field. This is the highest honor given to business graduates. It is typically awarded to those who have been in the industry for 15-20 years and have brought recognition to the university through their professional achievements.
College of Business Alumni Awards
In addition to the Hall of Fame, we are proud to recognize alumni who have displayed promise and excellence in their careers and corporate partners who help drive the college’s academic offerings and public outreach.
Entrepreneurial Alumni Award
The UCF College of Business recognizes UCF alumni from any discipline who exemplify commitment, vision, calculated risk-taking and growth potential. In their professional career, this person demonstrates perseverance in the face of adversity and overcomes obstacles.
Honorable Knight Award
The UCF College of Business recognizes alumni with more than 10 years experience who have displayed excellence in their career paths.
Notable Knight Award
The UCF College of Business recognizes alumni who have displayed promise and excellence early in their career paths and have less than 10 years experience.
Partnership Award
The UCF College of Business recognizes organizations that have initiated a successful partnership with, or on behalf of, the UCF College of Business, resulting in the achievement of the college’s academic offerings or public outreach. These organizations embody the spirit of collaboration and are recognized for their initiative, leadership and involvement in the betterment of business education.
Latest News
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2019 Hall of Fame to Honor Top Business Alums, Partners Feb. 12
Business Alumni, Partners to be Honored at 2018 Hall of Fame Gala
2017 Business Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement – Jan. 4, 2017
Meet Our Partners
Check out our amazing corporate partners who are already helping us engage students and change the culture of the college.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSOR
BLACK AND GOLD SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Sponsorship Opportunities
Premium Platinum Event Sponsor: $20,000 (Two Events)
Sponsorship of BOTH Hall of Fame ($10,000) & Alumni Golf Tournament ($5,000)
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Two V.I.P. tables for 10 guests at each table at the Business Hall of Fame Gala
- 20 passes to V.I.P. Cocktail Party
- Wine provided at table (two bottles)
- Two Golf foursomes at the Business Alumni Golf Tournament & luncheon
- LOGO on UCF College of Business Sponsorship Wall
- FOR BOTH EVENTS:
- Sign/banner recognition
- Company logo displayed on email invitations
- Company logo printed on all event programs and table signs
- Verbal recognition during program
- Company logo displayed on red carpet media wall
- Tournament hole sign and opportunity to host a hole-side activity
- Sponsor recognition and on-stage welcome remarks at Hall of Fame
Diamond Event Sponsor – $15,000 (Two Events)
Sponsorship of BOTH Hall of Fame, ($5,000) & Alumni Golf Tournament ($5,000)
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Two tables of 10 at the Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Wine provided at table
- Company logo displayed on red carpet media wall at Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Company logo displayed on UCF Business Hall of Fame website
- Golf foursome at the Business Alumni Golf Tournament and luncheon
- Opportunity to provide items with name recognition in tournament player goody bags
- Tournament hole sign and opportunity to host a hole-side activity or table
- LOGO on UCF College of Business Sponsorship Wall
- FOR BOTH EVENTS:
- Sign/banner recognition
- Company logo displayed on email invitations
- Company logo printed in event program
- Verbal recognition during program
Award Winner Diamond Event – $10,000 (Hall of Fame Only)
Sponsorship of Hall of Fame
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Two tables for 10 at the Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Opportunity to give Welcome during Award Winner Reception
- Wine provided at tables
- Company logo displayed on red carpet media wall at Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Company logo displayed on UCF Business Hall of Fame website
- Sign/banner recognition
- Company logo displayed on email invitations
- Company logo printed in event program
- Verbal recognition during program
- LOGO on UCF College of Business Sponsorship Wall
Black & GOLD SPONSOR – $7,500 (Two Events)
Sponsorship of both Hall of Fame ($5,000) & Alumni Golf Tournament ($2,500)
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Two tables of 10 at the Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Wine provided at tables
- Company logo displayed on red carpet media wall at Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Company logo displayed on UCF Business Hall of Fame website
- Company logo displayed on email invitations and printed program (both events)
- Golf foursome at the Business Alumni Golf Tournament and luncheon
- Tournament hole sign and opportunity to host a hole-side activity or table
- Verbal recognition during program (both events)
Gold Event Sponsor – $5,000 (Hall of Fame Only)
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Two tables for 10 at the Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Wine provided at tables
- Company logo displayed on red carpet media wall at Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Company logo displayed on UCF Business Hall of Fame website
- Company logo included in email invitations
- Company logo printed in event program
- Verbal recognition during program
Silver Event Sponsor – $2,500 (Hall of Fame Only)
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Table for 10 at the Business Hall of Fame Gala
- Wine provided at table
- Company logo printed in event program
- Company logo displayed on UCF Business Hall of Fame website
- Verbal recognition during program
TABLE SPONSOR – $1,500 (Hall of Fame Only)
BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
- Table for 10 at the Business Hall of Fame Gala (Or 9 if you would like a student at your table)
- Wine at table
- Company name listed in event program
Hall of Fame Winners
1999
James S. Hunt, ’77
Douglas F. Long, ’82
Craig S. Miller, ’74
Blaine Sweatt III, ’76
Al Weiss, ’76
2000
R. Todd Bowers, ’77
J. Kenneth Bryant, ’77
Les W. Eiserman, ’81 & ’82
James W. Ferrell, ’80
R. Glenn Hubbard, ’79
Gerald R. McGratty, ’71 & ’72
2001
Scott Bell, ’83
John J. Carelli, ’75
Lawrence J. Chastang, ’80
Roy H. Davidson, ’77
Ivan Lefkowitz, ’73
Rocky Santomassino, ’79
2002
Olga M. Calvet, ’71
Robert B. Case, ’70
Joseph Durek, ’78
William A. Long Jr., ’73
2003
N. Lois Adams, ’85
Harold “Hal” Downing, ’76
Laurette T. Koellner, ’77
Louis F. Lentine, ’93
Palmer Barton Weeks Jr., ’83 & ’84
2004
G. Thomas Bland Jr., ’75 & ’79
Andrew J. Fore III, ’76 & ’83
Paul Gregg, ’74 & ’76
Nan B. McCormick, ’83
2005
Kathy Assaf, ’70
Jim D. Atchison, ’92
Ward Curtis Jr., ’73 & ’77
Kenneth G. Dixon, ’75
Andrew B. Titen, ’75
2006
Stanley C. Horton, ’73
Thomas Messina, ’84
Paul Ryan, ’83
Theresa Schefstad, ’80
2007
Jim G. Balaschak, ’86 & ’92
Richard O. Baldwin, ’80
W.H. “Hank” Crouse, ’71
Steve Felkowitz, ’79
Michael F. McArdle, ’87
Jeffrey McFadden
2008
Alan C. Charron, ’84
Melanie Fernandez, ’86 & ’91
Micky Grindstaff, Esq., ’78
Alex Martins, ’01
Mark L. Plaumann, ’74 & ’79
John D. VanderWerf, ’77
2009
Anthony Connelly, ’88
Donald J. “D.J.” Gannon, ’89
Maureen Walker, ’81
2010
George F. Gramatikas, ’04
Jeff B. Lagos, ’89
Jeff J. Lehman, ’78 & ’80
2011
Karen Hackett, ’82
Mary Stone, ’74 & ’75
Anthony Thornton, ’94
2012
Merrell Bailey, Esq., ’85, ’89, ’01 & ’07
Jonathan Kennedy, ’94 & ‘96
Brian Wheeler, ’95
2014
The Hon. Kenneth W. Bradley, ’85
Rasesh Thakkar, ’84
2015
Therese Gearhart, ’85
Mitch Less, ’86
John Schmid, ’92
2016
Carrie Callahan, ’92
Carrie Hall, ’86
Larry Tobin, ’83
2017
Sonya Dixon, ’96, ’98
Antonio “Tony” Moreno Jr., ’91
Michael O’Donnell, ’09
2018
Sheila Jordan, ’86
Terry McNew, ’86
Dawn Olivardia ’89, ’90
2019
Jessica L. Blume, ’80
Clint Bullock, ’95
Rick Cardenas, ’92
2020
Woody Walker, ’92, ’94
Justin Wetherill, ’07
Brian Wright, ’06
2021
Postponed due to pandemic.
2022
Glenn A. Dial ’88
Inez Long ’98MBA
Barry Miller ’95
2023
Jim Adamczyk ’02 ’04 MBA
Cary D’Ortona ’00 ’01 MSA
John Gill ’86
2024
Russell Goldberg ’89
Charlie Lousignont ’81
Eva Tukdarian ’90 ’91