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Recreational Sports at The University of Texas at Austin. Education through recreation since 1916.
05/05/2026
It’s no secret that our people are the heart of everything we do. This year, we’re highlighting six incredible staff members who were honored with awards from across the Forty Acres, including the President’s Office and the Division of Student Affairs!
We couldn’t be prouder of how these individuals represent RecSports every single day. 🤘
Pictured from left to right:
Kennedy Grigsby, Sr. Administrative Human Resources Associate
2026 President’s Exemplary Service Award
Ryan Becerra, Sr. Software Developer/Analyst
2026 Outstanding Staff Award
Cecilia Lopez Cardenas, Associate Director - Communications
2025–26 Texas Parents Staff Merit Award
Three of our team members were also honored with the 2026 President’s Staff Service Award:
- Rhonda Cox, Sr. Assistant Director - Membership and Guest Services (25 years)
- E.J. Patterson, Associate Director - Facilities (20 years)
- Manny Torrez, Maintenance Worker II (20 years)
Read about these award winners in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4cQqzDz
04/28/2026
Our student employees are the heartbeat of RecSports, and this year, we’re celebrating 18 exceptional individuals who received RecSports scholarships in recognition of their work. These student leaders, who represent almost all areas of the department, make everything we do possible.
We are also incredibly grateful to our donors. Thanks to your generosity, we awarded $64,000 in scholarships this year! 🤘
The 2026 recipients are:
- Aaditya Krishna
- Ana Martinez
- Brady Grennier
- Bridgette Marné Bordeaux
- Cameron Pratt
- Christian Torrez
- Chyloe Vargas-Booth
- Corrie Lise Jarrett
- Dom Martinez
- Emma Hunt
- Jocelyn Lee
- Kelly Tang
- Lilly Ojeda
- Rachel Cottrell
- Sarah Johnson
- Tanvi Agrawal
- Taylor Johnson
- Zoe Fisher
Read more about each of our recipients in our latest blog: https://medium.com//meet-the-2026-recsports-student-employee-scholarship-recipients-938abd99962e
04/16/2026
Excellence in action. 👏 Help us congratulate our four finalists for the 2026 President’s Student Employee of the Year award!
We’re so lucky to have Christy, Kaleb, Rachel, and Zoe on our team. Check out the full story on their contributions: https://bit.ly/4tSLc7K
Congratulations to the 2025 RecSports Hall of Honor inductees! 🤘
From intramural dynasties like the Texas Wranglers (32 intramural championships strong!) to trailblazers behind the scenes who brought to life iconic facility projects like the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex and the Recreational Sports Center -- this year’s class covers the full spectrum of impact individuals and groups have had on the RecSports experience.
Dive into their stories: https://bit.ly/4hY8HYr
What starts with RecSports turns into a lifetime of fond memories and lasting relationships. From winning intramural championships to guiding outdoor trips, the 2023 RecSports Hall of Honor inductees are the epitome of excellence. Here's a look back at the Awards Cocktail celebrating their achievements and contributions to RecSports.
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