19th Annual
Heart of Champions
Banquet
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Greenhouse Church | 11200 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
Doors open 5:30pm | Dinner lines open 6:00pm-6:30pm | Program begins 6:30pm
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. -1 Cor 12:12
2026 Heart of Champions Banquet
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 19th 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
Ways to Support FCA for the Heart of Champions Banquet
Help us reach our financial goals by hosting a table for 8 who would be interested in supporting the ministry.
Can't attend? You can sponsor a Champion Table for Coaches, Huddle Leaders, and recognized Champion students and their Parent/Guardian to attend.
Donate a Gift In Kind
Donate an item for our auction/raffle. Contact Donny Dillon at donnydillon@hotmail.com to arrange the donation.
2026 Auction / Raffle Items












