2026 Fast 56 Awards

Thursday, September 24, 2026

6 p.m. Cocktails and Reception

7 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall
3755 USF Holly Dr.
Tampa, FL 33620

Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the fastest-growing Bull-led businesses.

The USF Fast 56 Awards recognize 56 of the most successful companies owned or led by University of South Florida alumni. Named for the university’s founding year, this signature event highlights the entrepreneurial achievements and business leadership of our alumni community.

For event-related questions, please contact Cheyenne DeBarros at debarrosc@usf.edu.

Business Cocktail Attire (Green and Gold Encouraged)

Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities? Contact Amabel McCormick at amabel@usf.edu or 813-396-2226.

Aug. 27 — Sponsor Print Deadline
Sept. 17 — Sponsor Digital Deadline

Registration

Registrant Information
First Name is required.
Last Name is required.
Email address is required.
Gold Sponsor $5,000

  • Six (6) tickets to the Fast 56 event

  • Logo or name recognition on select event collateral including, but not limited to, program book, event signage and screen, etc.

  • Logo with link on event website and event emails

  • Sponsor name recognition from emcee during event

  • Opportunity to include printed marketing material (no larger than 4 by 4 inches and provided by sponsor) in the recipients’ award bags

  • Opportunity to send a congratulatory post-event letter to be mailed to executives of all 56 winning companies via and subject to approval by USFAA

  • Company tagged in one USFAA social media post about the Fast 56 Awards

  • Full-page ad (subject to approval by USFAA) in printed and digital Fast 56 Awards program book with company link.

  • Opportunity to sponsor the reception lounge, reception bar or dessert station

Green Sponsor $2,500

  • Four (4) tickets to the Fast 56 event

  • Logo or name recognition on select event collateral, including program book, website, event email, event signage and projection, etc.

  • Logo with link on event website

  • Sponsor name recognition from emcee during event

  • Half-page ad (subject to approval by USFAA) in printed and digital Fast 56 Awards program book with company link.

Patron Sponsor $1,000

  • Six (6) tickets to the Fast 56 event

  • Logo or name recognition on select event collateral, including program book, website, event email and event signage


Individual Ticket $85


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Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

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Gold Sponsors

Regions Bank

USF CTPE/CELE

Event Sponsor

RSM