Jordan Whittington (center), recipient of the 2023-24 Mike Wacker Award, and family at the Texas Parents Ambassadors Council luncheon on Friday, March 22, 2024. Photo by Christy Zhuang
Nominations for the 2025-26 Mike Wacker Award will open in early fall 2025. Please check back on our website or email TPAwards@austin.utexas.edu for additional information.
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Texas Parents established the Mike Wacker Award in 1985 to honor former Longhorn basketball player, Mike Wacker, who through personal courage and sacrifice, returned to competition after a serious knee injury. The award has been a symbol of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. This award is not necessarily given each year; but when bestowed, the recipient receives a plaque and is recognized at the Texas Parents Ambassadors Council luncheon.
2023-24 Mike Wacker Award Winner:
Click here for a list of Mike Wacker Award Winners, 2018-19 to 1985-86.