16th Annual Polaris Star Awards

Schedule

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management | Orlando, FL

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The 16th annual Polaris Star Award Ceremony and Reception.
About this Event

The 16th annual Polaris Star Award Ceremony and Reception is an annual event that brings together individuals, organizations, businesses, and activists who are dedicated to combating human trafficking.

This prestigious award ceremony, hosted by United Abolitionists, Inc. and UCF's Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and initiatives made in the fight against modern-day slavery and exploitation.

This year's ceremony will be hosted at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management located at 9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The awards will be held in the Darden Auditorium and the reception in the beautiful Rosen College Courtyard and the Disney Dining Room.

Parking, food, and beverages are included in the ticket, including a Bourbon tasting during the reception.

**All nomination must be submitted by Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.**

Single Ticket (Student and Non-Profit) $25.

Single Ticket (Corporate and Others) $55.

Table for 10 $550 (limited).

IMPORTANT:

UCF Employees and Florida Tax Exempt Institutions please register by sending an email to: [email protected]. Non-UCF attendees seeking tax exemption will need to provide a copy of DR-14 Consumer's Certificate of Exemption. Do not register on Eventbrite.

Refunds will only be processed if requests are received 10-days before the event date.


Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Check-In
🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Polaris Star Awards
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Reception with food, drinks, and entertainment. Silent Auction Opens
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Bourbon Tasting #1
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:45 PM
Bourbon Tasting #2
🕑: 09:00 PM
End of Event
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Where is it happening?

Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, United States

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Tickets

USD 30.37 to USD 627.00

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Host or Publisher UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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