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Alumni Achievement Awards 2026
- November 19, 2026
- 5:30PM - 8:00PM
- ACC Highland Campus - Building 3000, Board Room
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.
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.
Past Events
ACC Alumni Happy Hour
- October 15, 2026
- 5420 Airport Blvd, Austin, Texas, US, 78751
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
- April 20, 2026
- Plum Creek Golf Course, Kyle, TX
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
- April 20, 2026
- Rio Grande Campus
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.