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Alumni Achievement Awards 2026

Be Insipred! 2026 ACC Alumni Achviement Awards

Get ready to be inspired on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

The 3rd annual Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony shares the powerful stories of our distinguished alumni and reflects ACC’s far-reaching impact on our community, showcasing how ACC alumni are shaping Central Texas and beyond.

Guests will experience engaging, student-led departmental demonstrations that highlight ACC’s transformative educational journey from student to alumni.

About the Alumni Achievement Awards

The Inaugural Alumni Achievement Awards were established in 2024 as part of the Austin Community College District’s 50th Anniversary.  Now, as an annual celebration, ACC continues to highlight and honor ACC District’s most notable leaders who contribute to their professional and civic communities.

Meet the 2026 Awardees

The Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honor that an Austin Community College District alum can receive.

View Awardees

Location & Logistics

Join us at Austin Community College’s Highland Campus 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Austin,TX – Map

Greeters, student activations, and wayfinding signage will guide you to event at the Board Room in Building 3000.

Parking

A modern multi-story parking garage illuminated at night, featuring a sleek design with vertical glass panels. The building is adorned with vibrant purple lighting, highlighting its architectural features. A prominent sign reads

General parking is located in the ACC Highland Parking Garage located along Clayton Ln. and Wilhelmina Delco Dr. From there, guests may walk along the sidewalk to the main entrance of Building 3000.

Please feel free to contact the Alumni Relations team at alumni@austincc.edu or 512-223-7109 with any questions.

 

Past Events

ACC Alumni Happy Hour

Join us as we launch our new ACC Alumni Happy Hour Series! We’re pairing relaxed social vibes with facilitated intros and an introduction to the free career services available to you for life. We will spend the Happy Hour at the Golden Horn reconnecting, sharing updates, and, most importantly, welcoming our newest alumni to the Alumni Network. Swing by for a quick hello or settle in and stay awhile. Drinks are optional—connection is the real happy hour. See y’all there!

ACC Foundation Open Golf Tournament

Community leaders, partners, and alums teed off together for the 2026 ACC Foundation Open Golf Tournament, a day on the greens supporting Central Texas students. Check-in began at noon with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, and every entry included greens fees, a cart, drink tickets, lunch and dinner, and tournament prizes.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the ACC Foundation Open Scholarship, giving students the opportunity to pursue their education and future careers.

The event was made possible by generous sponsors, including presenting sponsors SpawGlass, ACC District and UFCU, along with gold sponsors RBank, J5 Family Restaurants, Meridian Wealth Advisors, MaxTab, Inc. and Young & Pratt.

2025 Alumni Achievement Awards

ACC celebrated the 2nd Annual Alumni Achievement Awards, bringing together employees, alums, students, and community members to recognize graduates making a difference locally and beyond.

Last year’s honorees:

  • Dustin Bolander – Alumni Service Award
  • Jonathan Barona – Community Leader of the Year
  • Michael Lofton – Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Michelle McCarty – Social Impact & Innovation Award
  • The Tiarras (Tori, Sophia & Tiffany Baltierra) – G.O.L.D. Award

Their stories span entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, the arts, and community leadership, reflecting the reach of ACC alums across Central Texas and beyond.