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Alumni Achievement Awards

Do you know Riverbat who deserves to be recognized for their achievements and service to the community? Nominate them for an Austin Community College District Alumni Award!

Nominations are open now through Sunday, December 1. To recommend a former ACC student for the award, simply fill out the nomination form.

Award nominations can be made here.

The Inaugural Alumni Achievement Awards were established in 2023 as part of the Austin Community College District's (ACC) 50th Anniversary events. Last year, five distinguished graduates received the College's highest honor, the Alumni Achievement Award. As role models of outstanding leaders who contribute to their professional and civic communities, these individuals were honored during a ceremony on June 11, 2024.

This year’s Alumni Award recipients will take place in June 2025.

Email alumni@austincc.edu with any questions.

 

Award Categories

  • Distinguished Alumni Award - This award is the highest honor bestowed upon an alum by the ACC Alumni Network and recognizes an individual’s significant achievements and contributions to their profession and/or community. Established in 2023 during ACC’s 50th Anniversary, this honor acknowledges an individual’s service to society and personal commitment to the mission of ACC.
  • GOLD Star (Graduate of the Last Decade) - This honor is bestowed upon an alum who has graduated within the past 10 years and has made significant achievements and contributions to their profession and/or community. The achievements of the individual are inspirational to ACC students and serve as a source of pride for both the ACC District and the awardee.
  • Alumni Service Award - This award goes to a person who demonstrates extraordinary ongoing service to Austin Community College and/or the Alumni Network as a proud and loyal ambassador for ACC District.
  • Riverbat-Owned Business or Entrepreneur of the Year - This honor is awarded to a business in the ACC District that is 51% or more alumni-owned.
  • Community Leader of the Year - This honor is awarded to an individual with a commitment to improving our Central Texas region.
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