Business Leader of the Year

Overview

Tracy Vanairsdale was honored as the 2024 UAF Business Leader of the Year!

 
 

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Business and Security Management has been honoring business leaders since 1977. Recipients of the award are selected by a committee of CBSM students, faculty, advisory board members and former recipients based on merits of leadership, business accomplishments, community involvement and educational support.


We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Business Leader of the Year.


First step, nominate a leader.


Next, collect letters of support.


fourteen professionals in business attire stand together in front of blue and yellow photobooth with polarbear mascot


Student Involvement

This event is unique because students play a major role in the planning and attendance. Student committees include: Co-chairs, Decorations, Door Prizes, Raffle Ticket Sales, Marketing, and Volunteer Management.

 

Watch the full BLOY 2024 recap

 

  Fun Fact
In its history, the award has been awarded to three couples, two brothers, and three father and sons!

 

Ticket sales for this event benefit CBSM student organizations and scholarships. You can always make a donation to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Business and Security Management.

 

For questions about tickets, contact Mary Poe at 907-474-6518 or mepoe@alaska.edu. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tammy Tragis-McCook at 907-474-7042 or tjtragismccook@alaska.edu.