It’s time to cast your ballot! Austin Community College District (ACC) is a finalist in the 2026 Austin American-Statesman Best of ATX Awards for best college/university.
Whether you’ve found your community, discovered your career path, transferred to a university, earned a credential, or simply found a place where you belong, now’s your chance to show some love for ACC.
Here’s how to help:
Voting is now open and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. Follow these steps to vote for ACC:
- Visit the Awards website.
- Scroll down and select the “Kids & Education” category.
- Click “College/University” in the drop-down menu.
- Find Austin Community College: Highland Campus at the top of the options list.
- Click the green “Vote” button in the ACC box.
- Enter your email address.
- Click Submit.
After voting, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link that allows you to log in each day to vote again easily.
Every day, more than 40,000 Riverbats are building their futures at ACC. From free tutoring and career support to affordable tuition and transfer pathways, ACC helps students reach their goals while staying connected to the communities they call home.
ACC also continues to expand access through programs like the Free Tuition Pilot Program, helping eligible high school graduates and GED® completers earn a degree with tuition and general fees covered.
The Top 3 winners in each category will be announced in late August.