Innovation Award
The Innovation Award recognizes Rawls College alumni who have demonstrated the ability to establish a new business or turn around/significantly grow an established business. Honorees have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Nominations for the 2025 awards are now open. The nomination deadline is June 30, 2025.
Nominate a Deserving IndividualRawls Distinguished Alumni & Awards Reception
Friday, October 24, 2025
Overton Hotel & Conference Center
2322 Mac Davis Lane
Lubbock, TX 79401
6 p.m. Awards Reception
2024 Honoree
Blake Buchanan
Co-Founder & President of Bahama Bucks Corporation
BBA, Finance, 1991
As a Texas Tech student in 1990, Blake Buchanan hand-built the original Bahama Buck’s “Sno Shack” and introduced “The Greatest Sno on Earth! ®” to Lubbock, Texas. After earning his business degree in 1992, Blake co-founded Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation, where he currently serves as CEO and President.
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