About the Event

The Sellinger School has honored a Business Leader of the Year since 1983, recognizing those whose vision, dedicated effort, and singular commitment to the highest ideals of business have distinguished them and their organizations as among the very best in the nation.

Business Leader of the Year 2026

Date:

2026 date will be announced shortly

Format:

Guests will gather for a cocktail reception and networking, followed by the award presentation. 

Time:

Receptions begin at 5 p.m., with a General Reception open to all guests and an Executive Reception for specifically designated guests from 5-6 p.m.
Award Presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Location:

Renaissance Harborplace Hotel 
202 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

Parking:

Parking is available in the hotel's garage for an hourly fee and requires you to use Premium Parking to reserve and pay for your parking spot. We suggest downloading the app to your smartphone or using the link in your browser to confirm your parking.

Registration and Tickets:

2026 ticket details will be announced at a later date

Guests will pick up name tags at event registration. No tickets will be mailed in advance. Guest changes can and should be made at the registration tables at the event.

Questions:

For more information about the 2026 Business Leader of the Year event, please contact Erin Arnold, Assistant Director of Advancement Events, at 410-617-2545 or advevents@loyola.edu.