Due to the public health emergency in effect, we regret to inform you that the 2020 Graham Gathering Has Been Cancelled and Rescheduled for May 2021 in Tampa, FL
The Bob Graham Center Annual Gathering provides a special opportunity to bring friends and supporters of the Center together for an evening of celebration and recognition. During the course of the event, the Center will recognize the achievements of its students and pay tribute to Florida citizens who have made extraordinary contributions to our state. These individuals have used their personal and professional talents to make Florida a better place for its citizens. Through the Citizen of the Year and Young Floridian awards, the Center hopes to emphasize that true success is measured not only by educational and professional achievement, but also by the ways we contribute to the well-being of others and our society.
Citizen of the Year Awards
A highlight of each Graham Gathering is the awarding of the Florida Citizen of the Year and the Brian Dassler Young Floridian Award. These awards recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to the state of Florida both professionally and civically.
Nominations for the 2020 Florida Citizen of the Year and the 2020 Young Floridian Award are now open. Complete details can be found at this link:
Sponsorship Opportunities
The generous support of individuals and corporations across Florida enables the Graham Center to shape the next generation of Florida’s leaders. Through academic coursework, internships, and research opportunities, the Graham Center helps all University of Florida students, regardless of their major, acquire the skills needed to become effective public leaders and servants.