For 13 years, the UTampa Entrepreneurship Alumni Awards have honored the remarkable achievements of our most innovative and impactful Spartan founders. What began as a small celebration of alumni success has grown into one of our signature annual traditions—recognizing excellence across industries, venture stages and entrepreneurial journeys.

This year’s ceremony is especially meaningful as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center (LEC). Since opening in 2015, the LEC has become a nationally recognized hub for student and alumni innovation, home to transformative programs like the Spartan Accelerator and Spartan Incubator. Over the past decade, LEC alumni have launched award-winning ventures, raised millions in capital and helped shape Tampa Bay’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The LEC proudly supports several of UTampa’s top student-led organizations, including UTampa Entrepreneurship (2022 Outstanding Student Organization of the Year), UTampa Collegiate DECA and the UTampa Real Estate Club (Most Improved Organization, 2022). These groups provide hands-on experiences in entrepreneurship, business strategy and leadership development.

In 2017, the LEC was recognized as the GCEC Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence—an award given to the top university entrepreneurship center in the world.

As we celebrate both 13 years of alumni excellence and 10 years of the LEC, we invite you to join us for an evening that honors the past, celebrates the present and looks ahead to the future of Spartan entrepreneurship.