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!
Applications are now open! Submit an application by Monday, March 23 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Join an Upcoming Info Session
Learn about this year’s UC Tech Awards application process and ask questions!
The session, to be held Thursday, March 12 from 2-3 p.m., will provide an overview of the program, highlight the 2026 award details, walk through the selection process and conclude with time for Q&A.
Join the session using the UC Tech Awards Info Session Zoom link.
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 23, 11:59 p.m. | 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.