Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni Award

Albino "Bino" Campanini ’90, ’92 MBA is a dynamic leader with over three decades of experience in education, athletics, and business.

Born on October 29, 1967, in Jersey, Channel Islands, UK, Campanini grew up immersed in soccer, playing for the English National Public School boys’ team and training with the Southampton Football Club before accepting a soccer scholarship to Florida Tech.

At Florida Tech, Campanini became a cornerstone of the soccer program, leading the Panthers as team captain to their first NCAA Division II National Championship in 1988 and assisting as a coach in their 1991 national title win.

His legacy earned him induction into the Florida Tech Sports Hall of Fame, the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame, the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame, and a spot on the Sunshine State Conference Silver Anniversary Soccer Team.

After a successful 17-year career in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry, culminating as CEO of Stottler Stagg & Associates, Campanini returned to Florida Tech in 2010, where he served in several leadership roles, including Senior Vice President for Student Life and Alumni Affairs.

Over 12 years, he transformed the university’s alumni engagement and student life through innovative programs, strategic fundraising, and community partnerships.

While at the university, Campanini also helped to create the following events: Florida Tech's Homecoming Fest, Alumni Awards Gala, WISE Awards, and the MLK Commemoration, for which he was also the master of ceremonies for 12 years.

In Jan. 2025, he was honored with the Rev. Harvey L. Riley Bridge Builder Award at Florida Tech's MLK Commemoration, recognizing his leadership in community activism and efforts to foster positive change and improvement.

Campanini also played a key role in Florida Tech’s $123M capital campaign, securing major gifts for scholarships, professorships, and new facilities, including the Folliard Alumni Center.

From 2022 to 2024, Campanini served at Eastern Florida State College, where he oversaw special projects and programs.

A sought-after public speaker and emcee, Campanini has supported community and nonprofit events for over 20 years.

In July 2024, he stepped away from his professional career to focus on his health. His resilience and courageous spirit, which have defined his success on the field and in his career, continue to guide him in this latest chapter.