Save the Date!
The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida. Event details coming soon!
2026 Gala Honorees:
- Geno Auriemma, 12-Time National Champion, UConn Women’s Basketball Head Coach
- Katie Couric, Award-Winning Journalist, Founder of Katie Couric Media
- Kelvin Sampson, University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach
- John Saunders Courage Award: Jamie Valvano, Cancer Survivor, Jim Valvano’s Daughter
- Dick Vitale Spirit Award: Tom Izzo, National Champion, Michigan State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
ESPN Sportscenter anchor Kevin Negandhi will once again emcee the Gala.
The Dick Vitale Gala is organized by Mary Kenealy Events
