Thursday, February 26th, 2026

@ Greenhouse Church

Join North Central Florida FCA at our 19th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet with Keynote Speaker, Patric Young - ESPN Sports Analyst, former Pro Basketball Player/UF Gator.

Celebrate our local FCA students who are voted by their peers/coaches as a Heart of Champions recipient representing the best of FCA's values—Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Host a table for 8, enjoy a prime rib dinner, and participate in our fundraising activities: live and online auctions, raffles, and/or take home a homemade dessert for any donation amount.

SCHEDULE

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM

**DINNER UPDATE**

DINNER LINES OPEN 6:00PM - 6:30PM

(Buffet Service – guests are invited to get their food and please be seated by 6:30 pm for the program)

PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30PM

Suggested Attire: business, business casual, dressy.

See previous banquet photos here --> 2025 banquet

If you're coming from out of town to the banquet and need lodging, Best Western has offered a discounted block rate of $101 plus tax for the night of the event, valid on their King Suites or Upgraded King-Queen Double rooms.  They will honor the rate the night before or night after as well.

Call the hotel directly and mention the "FCA 19^th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet" or follow this link to book online -> Hotel Rooms - 19th Annual Heart of Champions Banquet

Best Western Gateway Grand

4200 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida 32606

(352) 331-3336

2026 Auction / Raffle Items