After several years away, Gators Do Great Things is back!
Established in 2012, this signature Broward County Gator Club event celebrates the impact of our local Gator community while honoring the next generation of Gators preparing to make their mark.
The evening recognizes outstanding alumni who embody the spirit of the University of Florida through leadership, service, and professional achievement.
This year we will present two special honors:
🧡 Gator Great Award — recognizing an alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional success and impact in their career and community.
💙 Rising Gator Award — honoring a young alumnus who is already making an impressive difference early in their career.
🧡 Gator Great Nominees:
Dr. Alice (Alyce) Culpepper
Cary Goldberg
Mahogani Jones-Chery
Dr. Joshua Lenchus
Pam Manhas
Kelly Maher Harris
Lara Osofsky
The Honorable Detra Shaw-Wilder
Benjamin Fechter
💙 Rising Gator Honorees (Alumni Under 40):
Altheresa Clark
Lidice Porro
Bolan Tarkoe
We will also celebrate six outstanding Broward County students who have been selected as this year’s Broward County Gator Club scholarship recipients.
🐊 2025 - 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Rishi Dhakshnamoorthy — West Broward High School
Reandra Dwarika — Broward Virtual School
Alexander Freedman — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Kimberly Kristiansen — Archbishop McCarthy High School
Claire-Anya Likhachyov — Archbishop McCarthy High School
Christina Pryor — Cardinal Gibbons High School
As they prepare to begin their journeys at the University of Florida, we’ll send them off to Gainesville surrounded by the support and pride of the local Gator community.
Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and Gator pride at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center.
Event Schedule
6:30 – 7:30 PM | Reception with light bites & refreshments
7:30 – 8:30 PM | Awards and scholarship presentation
📅 May 13, 2026
📍 African American Research Library & Cultural Center (2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale)
🎟 Tickets:
$20.30 for one
$30 for two
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Ticket pricing celebrates our scholarship recipients, the UF Class of 2030!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available — $500
Support the Broward County Gator Club Scholarship Program and help us celebrate the next generation of Gators. Sponsorship includes four reserved seats, recognition on event marketing materials, and acknowledgment during the event presentation.
Come celebrate the alumni who inspire us and the students who represent the future of the Gator Nation.
Because when Gators come together, Gators truly do great things.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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