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 2025

Date:

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

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:

Companies: Click here to register

Individuals: Click here to register

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 2025 Business Leader of the Year event, please contact Kristen Fisher, director for donor relations,  at 410-617-2973 or advevents@loyola.edu.