Austin Gives Awards

Each year we invite the community to nominate businesses that do an outstanding job of giving back to our Central Texas community. Nominees will be judged by community leaders and the businesses making the biggest impact in our community will be recognized at the Austin Gives awards.

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2023 Austin Gives Awards Recap

Our annual Austin Gives Awards celebrates generosity and the charitable efforts of our business community. We were thrilled that this popular event sold out this year as enthusiasm for the Austin Gives movement continues to grow. Be sure to join the newsletter list and watch our social platforms for next year's nominations period so your generous business can apply for a future Austin Gives Award!

Bobby Jenkins Philanthropic Leadership Award
  • Tomi and Pete Winstead

    In a city known for its vibrant community spirit and commitment to giving back, there are individuals whose selfless dedication shines above the rest. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Tomi and Pete Winstead have been selected as the recipients of the prestigious Austin Gives 2023 Bobby Jenkins Philanthropic Leadership award. This remarkable couple has dedicated themselves to serving the greater Austin community, making an indelible impact on countless lives.

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Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Finalists

    Rachel Bond from Greater Texas Credit Union
    Buck Bracey from Alotten
    Tim O'Hara from OneStudyTeam
    Devan McDonald from Charles Schwab

    Winner: Devean McDonald from Charles Schwab

Employee Engagement Awards
  • Small Companies

    FINALISTS
    McGuire Woods LLP
    Red Fan Communications

    Winner: McGuire Woods LLP

  • Large Companies

    FINALISTS
    Brohn Homes
    Greater Texas Credit Union

    Winner: Greater Texas Credit Union

  • Extra Large Companies

    FINALISTS
    Charles Schwab
    University Federal Credit Union

    Winner: University Federal Credit Union

Generous Business Awards
  • Charitable Champion

    FINALISTS
    Growth Acceleration Partners
    Logictry
    Shipshape
    WaFd Bank

    Winner: Logictry

  • Big Heart

    FINALISTS
    Austin Detours
    Legacy Lighting
    Venturi Private Wealth
    Vintage IT Services

    Winner: Austin Detours

  • Bold Giver

    FINALISTS
    Armanino
    Austin FC
    Pape-Dawson Engineers
    STG Design

    Winner: Austin FC

  • Community Leader

    FINALISTS
    3M
    A+ Federal Credit Union
    JuiceLand
    PIMCO
    Texas Oncology

    Winners: A+ Federal Credit Union & PIMCO

Keynote Speakers

  • Senator John Cornyn
  • Sara Rodell, Found & CEO, Loop & Tie

2023 Austin Gives Awards Program