Applications are open for the 2025 UC Tech Awards — a systemwide awards program that celebrates individuals and teams in the UC technology community who have contributed to areas of strategic importance to the university.
The UC Chief Information Officer Council created the program in 2000, when an innovation award was established to honor late UC Riverside Associate Vice Chancellor Larry L. Sautter, who revolutionized computing and communications programs on his campus. Since then, the program has grown to eight awards recognizing several areas of technology innovation.
2025 awards category summaries
See the Tech Awards page for complete information.
- AI Impact Award – New: Honors a team for developing an AI solution that exemplifies value by effectively solving a business challenge while upholding UC AI Principles.
- DEI Leadership Award: Recognizes the leadership of an individual or team in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in technical communities.
- Design Award: Recognizes an individual or team that used design to transform a touchpoint, elevating user experience.
- Larry L. Sautter Award for Innovation in Information Technology: Recognizes an individual or a team for an innovative technology initiative that has significantly impacted the university.
- IT Security Award: Recognizes an individual or team that has advanced the university’s IT security.
- Mojgan A. Amini Operational ExcellenceAward: Recognizes an individual or team that significantly transformed a business process.
- Sustained Impact Award: Recognizes an individual who has contributed significant expertise, passion, and commitment to the university’s technology arena.
- Yvonne Tevis UC Collaboration Award: Recognizes an individual or team that led a strong collaborative technology initiative.
It’s easy to apply or nominate a colleague
To enter the 2025 UC Tech Awards:
- Download the application form in Word and complete it offline
- Upload your application to the application portal by Monday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
Attend an info session to learn more
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 4 – 4:30 p.m. (PT), join UC Tech staff for an overview of the 2025 UC Tech Awards, including the nomination and application process, award categories, eligibility and selection criteria and answers to frequently asked questions. Register to attend via Zoom.
For questions, contact Laurel Skurko.