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The Cathy Lester IT Excellence Memorial Award
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Recipients of the IT Excellence Award

The IT Excellence Award recognizes someone with an enduring track record for excellence.
Kati Elliott, Enterprise Platforms – 2026
Michael WangMichael Wang, Campus Solutions – 2025
Maggie PfeifferMaggie Pfeiffer, eBITS – 2024
Todd GravesTodd Graves, eBITS – 2023
Brian BorowiczBrian Borowicz, School of Law – 2022
Greg AtkinsonGreg Atkinson, eBITS – 2021
Gus CastellanosGus Castellanos, eBITS – 2020
David VoegtleDavid Voegtle, University Development Office – 2020
Julie MurphyJulie Murphy, Workday Implementation Program – 2019
Kyle Royder Kyle Royder, Financial Information Systems – 2018
Autumn Shields Autumn Shields, ITS Applications – 2018
Juan Ortiz Juan Ortiz, Financial Information Systems and ASMP – 2017
Adam Norwood Adam Norwood, School of Law – 2016
Scott MuellerScott Mueller, ITS Systems – 2015
Francis McGrathFrancis McGrath, College of Liberal Arts – 2014
Adam ConnorAdam Connor, Financial Information Systems – 2012-2013
Sarah HolmesSarah Holmes, Office of the Registrar – 2011
Jim FerreroJim Ferrero, Information Technology Services – 2010
Mary ClareMary Clare, Student Information Systems – 2009
Tim TashjianTim Tashjian, Student Information Systems – 2008
Bretna HackertBretna Hackert, Financial Information Systems – 2007

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Current and Past Recipients

IT Excellence Award
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Honoring the 2026 Award Recipients

The Cathy Lester IT Excellence Committee is pleased to announce a Happy Hour gathering on Friday, May 29th to honor nominees and recipients of the 2026 Cathy Lester IT Excellence and Rising Star awards.

Place: Central Market
4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin 78756

Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

We will toast our award nominees and recipients around 5:45 pm.

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