The Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony serves as a prestigious platform to connect alumni and the Florida Atlantic community, celebrating and recognizing the remarkable achievements of individuals across a wide range of industries. The Hall of Fame honor was created in 1985, while Distinguished Alumni was established in 2004.
Hall of Fame inductees are highly accomplished leaders who have made significant impacts in their industries, demonstrating unparalleled expertise, influence, and dedication on a global scale.
Distinguished Alumni from each college are honored for their exceptional contributions, showcasing outstanding accomplishments and a steadfast commitment to excellence in their respective fields.
This year’s Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Awards will take place on Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m, at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on the Florida Atlantic Boca Raton campus. You can register for the event by filling out the form below.
Pre-registration is closed for this event, but walk-up registration will be available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenna Bambis at [email protected].
Know Before You Go
As a reminder, the event will take place this Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on the Florida Atlantic Boca Raton campus.
Please note, this is an awards ceremony inside of an auditorium and there will not be a sit-down dinner. Guests will enjoy refreshments, including an assortment of beverages, charcuterie boxes, popcorn, and dessert throughout the evening.
Complimentary parking will be offered in Lot 15, which is located just west of W. University Dr. and south of Volusia St. The lot is directly to the west of OLLI. If needed, there will be golf carts to shuttle you from, and back to, Lot 15. Please see the map below for visual reference.
Check-in will take place under the overhang of the OLLI building near the main entrance. Student check-in will take place separately and will be identified with signage. Florida Atlantic University team members will be available to guide you.
Attire for this event is cocktail or business professional.
Entrance from I-95 Northbound or Southbound:
From I-95, take Exit 45 East onto Glades Road. In 1/2 mile, turn left onto W. University Drive. Follow the road to the first traffic light. The OLLI auditorium will be on your right-hand side and Lot 15 will be on your left.
Entrance from I-95 Southbound:
From I-95, take Exit 48A onto Spanish River Blvd. At the traffic light, go straight to cross Spanish River Blvd. to FAU Blvd. Follow FAU Blvd. to the traffic light. Turn right onto North University Drive. Pass Volusia Street at the traffic light. Turn right into Lot 15 to park. The OLLI auditorium is across the street from Lot 15.
From the Florida Turnpike:
Exit at Glades Road and go East approximately four miles. Take a left onto W. University Drive. Follow the road to the first traffic light. The OLLI auditorium is on the right, and Lot 15 will be on your left.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Katie Burke, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement, at [email protected] or Jenna Bambis, Assistant Director of Alumni Programming, at [email protected].
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: The GEO Group Foundation, Inc.
Thank you to our Silver Sponsor Broward Health.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee
Maria Jasin, B.S. ’78
2026 Distinguished Alumni Inductees
Michael Balter, MBA ’89
Kirk Brown, B.A. ’98
Melissa Emerson B.S.N. ’04, MBA ’18
Jose E. Garcia Jr., B.S.G., ’25
Jaclyn Klimczak, M.D. ’16
Patrick Martin, B.A. ’16
Madeline Pumariega, M.Ed. ’97
Harrison Stubbs, B.A. ’14
