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.
Event Details
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- 5:30PM – 8:00PM
- ACC Highland Campus, Bldg. 3000, Board Room
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.
Event Emcee
Brittney S. Rodriguez, ACC Alum & Foundation Board Member.
Brittney S. Rodriguez is a Business Development Leader for Pulice, a FlatironDragados Company, overseeing business development initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and supporting legislative and policy strategy across Texas and Arizona markets. With over 25 years’ experience in media and community engagement, Brittney brings expertise in corporate and non-profit executive leadership, reputation management, keynote speaking and results-driven legislative and business development strategy.
Brittney’s career includes founding Grit + Pearl Public Relations, an award-winning Latina-owned PR and communications firm, and serving as COO for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where she led operations, legislative strategy, and business development as the region’s leading Latino business resource and advocate. She has also worked with the Office of the Attorney General and the Texas State Legislature as an executive speechwriter and senior legislative strategist and has served clients across a variety of industries building a reputation for innovative and impactful public engagement strategies.
A proud daughter of Alpine, TX., Brittney holds Bachelor degrees in Int’l Relations & Political Science from St. Mary’s University. Outside of work, Brittney deeply values time with family and friends, and enjoying Austin’s verdant trails with her beloved English Labradors, Bixby & Reese.
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
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.
Celebrate Alumni Excellence. Double Your Impact!
In celebration of the 2026 ACC Alumni Achievement Awards, SpawGlass has announced a matching gift dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, in support of ACC Foundation’s Areas of Greatest Need.
As we honor the achievements of outstanding ACC alumni, your gift creates opportunities for the next generation of Riverbats.
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