Important Dates

Nominations and Applications Open

January 2026

Applications Close

June 15, 2026

Alphabetical List Announced

September 2026

The Celebration and Ranked Countdown

November 6, 2026

Balloon sculpture and sequin wall with signs reading “20” and “LSU One Hundred,” decorated with metallic balloons.

Celebration Event Information

Event Date – TBA

Honoring the 2026 Top 100 list of fastest growing LSU graduate owned or led businesses and the Top 20 list of highest revenue generating LSU graduate owned or led businesses (from those businesses that apply for the LSU100) the LSU100 Celebration will be a private event held in the Fall.  The evening will include open bar, a live band, full dinner and the LSU100 and LSU ROARING20 ranked countdowns. 

Dress for the celebration event will be Black Tie Optional.

Individual Tickets:

Ticket sales will open in early September of each year.  Tickets are required in order to attend the event. A portion of the purchase price for each LSU100 gala ticket purchased will be considered a tax-deductible charitable donation to the LSU Foundation.  The portion of the purchase that is considered a tax-deductible charitable donation is eligible for Tiger Athletic Foundation points.  TAF points are awarded at the rate of 1 point per $1,000.  Fractional points are awarded for eligible charitable donations that are less than $1,000.  The TAF points earned will be included in the point calculations for both lifetime and philanthropic totals.

Admission tickets may be purchased for $161.90 each (includes ticket processing fee).  Please see below if interested in purchasing a reserved seating table.  Honoree companies will be emailed the ticket and reserved table purchase link in early September.

Reserved Tables (limited number available):

A reserved table of 10 seats may be purchased for $1602.45 (includes ticket processing fee)

A portion of the purchase price for each LSU100 gala ticket purchased will be considered a tax-deductible charitable donation to the LSU Foundation.  The LSU Foundation is LSU’s primary academic fundraising support organization.

Tiger Athletic Foundation Points:

LSU100 gala ticket or table purchases are eligible for Tiger Athletic Foundation points. 

Detailed TAF Priority Point Information may be viewed by clicking on this link

Photo Gallery of Prior Years

Seven people pose together in formal attire at an indoor event with tables and stage lights in the background.
A woman in a white dress and a man in a purple blazer pose and smile in front of a gold sequin backdrop.
Three people in business attire stand smiling in front of a purple sequin backdrop.
A woman in a red dress and a man in a suit smile while seated at a formal event with drinks and people in the background.
Three women in dresses are dancing and holding drinks at an indoor event with a live band playing in the background.
Three people stand together at an LSU event. The man in the center holds a plaque and a glass award while the others stand beside him.
Seven people, dressed in formal attire, stand in a row and pose for a group photo at an indoor event with tables and stage in background.
Eight adults dressed in formal wear smile and pose together at an indoor event with other guests in the background.
Six women pose and smile together at an indoor event with colorful stage lights and patterned carpet in the background.
Seven people dressed in formal attire stand together posing for a group photo at an indoor event with colorful lights in the background.
Three women in formal dresses stand together and smile in front of a decorated Christmas tree and beige curtains.
Three adults dressed in formal attire stand together and smile in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
Nine people standing together and smiling in front of a purple, sequin-covered backdrop.
Four adults stand smiling next to a purple LSU One Hundred event banner in a formal indoor setting with tables in the background.
A man in a blue suit and a woman in a sparkly dress smile while seated at a round table at a formal event with other guests.
A group of nine people poses and smiles in front of a gold sequin backdrop, holding a "Contractors LLC" sign. LSU ONE HUNDRED logo is visible.
Two women stand in front of a decorated Christmas tree, one in a gold dress and the other in a black dress with a red headwrap.
Two women in festive dresses stand and smile in front of a decorated Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments.
A woman and a man in formal attire stand smiling beside a decorated Christmas tree indoors.
A group of people in formal attire dance together in a room with colorful, purple stage lighting.
Seven people smiling and posing together in front of a gold sequin backdrop.
A group of people in formal attire sit at round tables watching an event or presentation in a large banquet hall.
A woman in a black dress speaks at a podium with an LSU One Hundred sign, under stage lights.
Two people stand together at an LSU ONE HUNDRED event; one holds a glass award, and both are dressed in formal attire.
Six people in formal attire pose together in a banquet hall with a stage and live band performing in the background.
Five people in formal attire pose and smile for a photo at a banquet or gala with other guests and tables in the background.
A group of women in dresses dance and sing on a wooden floor at a lively indoor event with people in the background.

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The LSU100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses identifies, recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing LSU-owned or LSU-led businesses in the world.

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