Dick Vitale Gala

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The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Sarasota Florida. Florida. The event will feature these 2026 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
  • Jamie Valvano, Cancer Survivor, John Saunders Courage Award Honoree
  • Tom Izzo, National Champion, Michigan State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dick Vitale Spirit Award Honoree

ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Kevin Negandhi will once again emcee the Gala.

Find out more

The Dick Vitale Gala is organized by Mary Kenealy Events

Get Involved

Date: May 1st, 2026
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida
Contact: Janet Allen, (941) 350-0580, [email protected]
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