BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:2026 Blazer Fast 40 Awards X-WR-TIMEZONE:Central Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261011T115457Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52693719308100 DTSTART:20260605T223000Z DTEND:20260606T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Step into an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of the 2026 Blazer Fast 40 - a dynamic group of alumni bus iness leaders whose innovation and growth embody the spirit of UAB excelle nce.\n\nJoin us at the Alys Stephens Center on Friday\, June 5\, 2026\, fo r an evening featuring a lively social hour and an electrifying awards sho w spotlighting the fastest‑growing alumni‑owned and alumni‑managed b usinesses.\n\nEvent Details\n\nTickets: $50\n\n5:30 pm • Social Hour\n6: 30 pm • Awards Show\n\nAddress:\n1200 10th Avenue S\nBirmingham\, AL 352 94\n​Valet: Complimentary valet available in the 12th Street S roundabou t\n\nClass of 2026 \n\n3PH Alliance • Jose Osorio\, Founder & CMO\nAd Sp ark • Chris Snuggs\, President\nAir Hygiene • Quinn Bierman\, Founder & President\nAlabama Baptist Children's Home • Rod Marshall\, CEO and Ro ss Hickman\, CPO\nBaker Camp Arnold Capital Management • Joshua Baker\, Principal Owner & Managing Director\nBluePenguin Payments\, Inc. • Ryan Tripp\, CFO\nBob Watkins Realty • Andy Watkins\, Owner and Debbie Watkin s\, Owner\nBuilding & Earth Sciences\, Inc. • Jeff Cowen\, President\nBu yOrBorrum Music • Dave Karr\, Founder & CEO\nCentral Avenue Dentistry • Chelsea Maniscalco\, Owner\nCertified Pro Advisors • Andrew Manning\ , Managing Director\nChrist Health Center • Cory Harris\, COO and Meghan Pattison\, CCO\nCollins Law\, LLC • April Collins\, Founder\nDataPerk • Troy Wallwork\, CEO\nDisaster Dr LLC • Marc Martinelli\, Owner & Pre sident\nFamily Care Dental • Shaheen Upton\, CEO and Gary Upton\, CFO\nF oxhound Bee Company\, LLC • Adam Hickman\, President\nGuin Service • J oseph Braswell\, Owner\nHealthcare Connections\, NP • Natasha Andrews\, CEO\nHoneycomb Management Group\, LLC • William Breen\, Founder & CEO\nH ouseCall Today\, Inc. • Barry Owens\, Owner & VP\nInnovar Healthcare • Loyd Bittle\, CEO\nJackson Agrobuilders\, LLC • Taylor Jackson\, Presid ent\nM3 Endeavors • Kendell Jno-Finn\, Founder & Principal and Chantel J no-Finn\, Administrator\nMacmel • Tim MacKay\, CEO\nMihoraCo\, LLC • K eymani Isiadinso\, Founder & CEO\nMosaic Interpreting Services • Emily H aynes McGee\, Founder & CEO\nMpire Concepts Group • Lindsey Neal\, Found er & CEO\nPediatric Dental and Orthodontics Associates • Ben Samuelson\, Owner\nRight Choice Accounting Solutions • Albert Hurston\, Owner & CEO and Lauren Hurston\, COO\nRoberts Wealth Management • Stan Roberts\, Ow ner\nSPH Consulting Group • Ricardo Azziz\, Principal\nSpringville Pedia trics/Coastal Pediatrics • Monica Squires\, Owner\nSVN | Toomey Property Advisors • Justin Toomey\, CEO\nThe Acceleration Group • Ryan Tripp\, CEO\nThe Banyan Foundation\, Inc. • Jake Lindsey\, CFO and Nick Stone\, VP\nThe BOSS Company • Troy McCawley\, President\nThe Family Eye Group/ CE Bonds\, LLC • Carrie Bonds\, President and Laura Bonds\, Optometrist\ nVujee Vegan • Nikia Lightfoot\, Owner & CEO\nYouth Towers Incorporated • Alice Westery\, Executive Director\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\nSho wcase your brand alongside high‑achieving UAB alumni and connect with le aders from the Blazer business community. Sponsors receive recognition dur ing the event and visibility in the Blazer Fast 40 Digital Magazine\, dist ributed to 100\,000+ alumni.\n\nGold Sponsorship - $5\,000\n\nTickets for 8 guestsFull-page ad in Blazer Fast 40 Digital MagazineLogo printed in eve nt programMultiple on-stage recognitionsStand-alone social media recogniti onPremier placement on sponsor boardRecognition on National Alumni Society websiteAccess to UAB rate for hosting at the Alumni HouseBar Sponsorship (limited to 1) - $3\,000 - SOLD\n\nBranded cocktail napkins (provided by s ponsor)Display table at eventTickets for 4 guests1/3-page digital magazine adPodium recognitionSocial media recognition grouped with silver & bronze sponsorsSponsor board recognitionRecognition on National Alumni Society w ebsiteSilver Sponsorship - $2\,500\n\nTickets for 4 guestsHalf-page digita l magazine adEvent program recognitionPodium recognitionSocial media recog nition grouped with silver & bronze sponsorsSponsor board recognitionRecog nition on National Alumni Society websiteUAB rate for Alumni House events$ 1\,500 - Bronze Sponsorship\n\nTickets for 2 guests1/3-page digital magazi ne adSocial media recognition grouped with silver & bronze sponsorsSponsor board recognitionRecognition on National Alumni Society websiteBecome a S ponsor\n\nFor sponsorship inquiries\, email Margaret Whiteside or call 205 -934-3555.\n\nAbout the Awards\n\nThe Blazer Fast 40 honors the top 40 fas test‑growing alumni‑led businesses\, based on annual growth over the t hree most recent reporting periods. Rankings and verification are conducte d in partnership with Warren Averett\, LLC.\n\nThis updated program builds on the legacy of the UAB Excellence in Business Top 25\, expanding our re ach and spotlighting even more Blazer‑built success stories across indus tries and regions. GEO:33.497119;-86.80784 LOCATION:Alys Stephens Center SUMMARY:2026 Blazer Fast 40 Awards URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uab.edu/event/2026-blazer-fast-40-awards CATEGORIES:Social & Entertainment END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR