Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame Gala

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Cocktail Reception Begins at 6:00 PM

Hosted by Ken Jeong

Actor, comedian, and television personality Ken Jeong will serve as host of the 2026 Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame Gala. Known for his roles in The Hangover, Community, and Crazy Rich Asians, as well as The Masked Singer, Jeong brings humor, energy, and personality to an evening celebrating Jacksonville's sports legends while supporting the Zawyer Sports Foundation.

Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame Gala

The Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame Gala is an evening celebrating Jacksonville's sports legends while raising funds for the Zawyer Sports Foundation. Through inclusive sports programs, adaptive recreation opportunities, youth experiences, and community initiatives, the Foundation creates opportunities for youth, adaptive athletes, and underserved communities to participate, connect, and experience a true sense of belonging.

Guests will enjoy:

  • Cocktail Reception & Interactive Experiences

  • Silent Auction & Wine Pull

  • Dinner & Program

  • Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • An Evening Hosted by Ken Jeong

Attire: Cocktail Attire - Suit and tie; cocktail dress or evening gown.

2026 Inductees

Join us as we induct our Class of 2026 in the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame.

Presented by

  • Dee Brown

    Former NBA Player

  • Tom Coughlin

    Former NFL Coach

  • Dottie Dorion

    Triathlete

  • Scampi

    Jumbo Shrimp Mascot

Event Sponsors

Official Event Partner

Presented by Sight & Sound Productions

Beverages

Presented by Front Runners Taphouse

Dinner

Presented by The Local

Desert Sponsor

Presented by Cinottis Bakery

Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame

Presented by Nimnicht Family of Dealerships