The Allen. W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business presents the Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame on April 10, 2024.

The event recognizes BGSU graduates, honorary degree holders and members of the regional community who have achieved distinction for founding, leading or building a new business enterprise for five years or more. These individuals have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit that has helped to shape our economies and improved our quality of life.

This year's honorees include:

Rodney Heiligmann '94, '96, '03
President of Life Formations Inc.

Thomas Kern '68
Founder/Chairman and Retired CEO of Style Crest Enterprises Inc.

Vontoba Terry '03
Co-Founder of UI Global Brands (Urban Hydration) 

Read more about our 2024 honorees

Tickets are $40 per person or $320 for a table. Register by March 31, 2024.

Reception: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 6:45 p.m.
Program: 7:45 p.m.

For questions about event registration, please contact Sarah Brokamp at sbrokamp@bgsu.edu or 419-372-0352.