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.
Rawls Distinguished Alumni & Awards
Thursday, Nov 5, 2026
Welcome Reception: 5:30pm
Dinner starts at 7pm
Overton Hotel downstairs ballroom
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 Bucks “Sno Shack” and introduced “The Greatest Sno on Earth! ®” to Lubbock, Texas. After earning his business degree in 1992, Blake co-founded Bahama Bucks Franchise Corporation, where he currently serves as CEO and President.
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