Apply or Nominate a Colleague
Have you worked on a project that made a meaningful impact? Do you know a colleague who deserves recognition? Submit an application and let the UC tech community celebrate these achievements!
The submission period for the 2026 UC Tech Awards Program has ended on March 30 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Get the Info Session Slide Deck
Thank you to everyone who joined the Awards Committee at the UC Tech Awards Info Session on March 12. Participants got an overview of the program, a walk-through of the selection process, and helpful writing tips.
See the UC Tech Awards Info Session Slide Deck for a detailed checklist of information to include in your narrative to ensure a strong application.
Key Dates for 2026
The section below is a high-level overview of key awards program dates, deadlines, and milestones. Information is subject to change.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| March 2 | Applications Open |
| March 12, 2-3 p.m. | Info Session on Zoom |
| March 30, 11:59 p.m. | Extended Deadline: Applications Close |
| April 17 | Applicants Notified of Results |
General Awards FAQs
What is UC Tech Awards?
The UC Tech Awards Program celebrates colleagues in the UC tech community who are designing, implementing, or managing high-impact technology initiatives at their university. It recognizes innovation across locations and disciplines, with seven awards in critical areas such as design, IT security, artificial intelligence (AI), and operational excellence. More than recognition, the program fosters an inclusive culture that drives digital transformation at UC.
Why Apply
You can spend your whole career working on something like Ilios… and never get to the end… In some ways, it can feel like you’re not making progress. But an award like this, it validated our whole team, in a big way. We all felt incredible for it.
- Jon Johnson, 2024 Gold Award Winner, Ilios Curriculum Management System Team at UCSF
All applicants get valuable benefits simply by applying:
- Receive recognition for professional achievements, which will be shared with the larger UC community
- Have your work reviewed by UC CIOs and other technology leaders, and get published online in UC Tech News
- Connect with peers through exclusive networking opportunities who are interested in your work
Award winners receive significant visibility at UC and beyond:
- Be honored during a formal awards ceremony at the UC Tech Annual Conference, with one complimentary registration pass that will be awarded to each winner/winning team
- Receive professional awards ceremony photos, along with a print and digital certificate
- Be featured online in UCnet News and UC Tech News, which garner over 170,000+ distributions
Resources
See the links below for guidance on how to complete your application.
Marketing Kit
Please spread the word about this year's award applications using content and graphics from our UC Tech Awards 2026 Marketing Kit.
Contact
Have questions? Reach out to the awards committee at uctech@ucmerced.edu.