2025 Fast 56 Awards

Friday, September 19, 2025

5:30 p.m. Cocktails and Reception

7 p.m. Awards Ceremony

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

Presenting Sponsor:

USF Credit Union

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.

The 13th annual celebration, taking place on Sept. 19, will bring together executives, employees, associates and friends to recognize and connect with the Bull leaders behind these high-impact companies.

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Event Contact

Cheyenne DeBarros
debarrosc@usf.edu

Gold Sponsor:

Regions Bank

Patron Sponsor:

David Reali

Event Sponsor:

RSM

Registration

Registrant Information
First Name is required.
Last Name is required.
Email address is required.
Individual Ticket $85


Qty

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
  • Logo with link on event website and event emails
  • Sponsor name recognition from emcee during event
  • Opportunity to provide printed marketing material (no larger than 4x4 inches and provided by sponsor) to be included in award recipient bags
  • Opportunity to send a congratulatory post-event letter to executives of all 56 winning companies (via USF Alumni Association; subject to approval by the USFAA)
  • Company tagged in one social media post about the Fast 56 Awards
  • Full-page ad in printed and digital Fast 56 Awards program book (with company link). Ad must be approved by the USFAA.

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
  • Logo with link on event website
  • Sponsor name recognition from emcee during event
  • Half-page ad in printed and digital Fast 56 Awards program book (with company link). Ad must be approved by the USFAA.

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
    • Event signage

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