The Greater Birmingham Auburn Club cordially invites you to attend the 13th Annual GBAC Distinguished Awards Dinner as we honor distinguished members of the Auburn Family and support scholarship opportunities for students in Jefferson and Shelby Counties attending Auburn University through SOAR.

2026 Honorees

• GBAC Distinguished Award for an Alumnus — Mr. Benny M. LaRussa, Jr.
• GBAC Distinguished Award for a Former Athlete — Mr. Jay Jacobs
• GBAC Distinguished Award for Service to Auburn — Ms. Babs Thorne Anderson

The 13th Annual GBAC Distinguished Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama.

Cocktails will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 7:00 PM.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit SOAR scholarships, helping provide educational opportunities for students from the Greater Birmingham area attending Auburn University.

Reserved seating and sponsorship opportunities are available. We sincerely appreciate your support of the Greater Birmingham Auburn Club and its continued commitment to scholarship, service, and the Auburn spirit.