20th Annual Star Awards at PACnet '26 Survey

Cast your vote and shine a spotlight on the best of the best! 🌟 The PACnet '26 Star Awards are all about celebrating the incredible achievements of our PAC community—and your voice matters.

Thank you for voting for the teams who’ve gone above and beyond this year. Let’s give them the recognition they deserve!

One vote per category per person.

Your choice for Newcomer of the Year:

Louisiana Tech University

Tarleton State University

University of Utah

Your choice for Innovation of the Year:

Coastal Carolina University: Coastal Carolina’s All Games

Tulane University: Limited‑Edition City Edition Uniforms

University of North Texas: Green Lights Fund

Texas Performing Arts: The Nighmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Texas A&M University: Student Pull Process

Your choice for Spotlight Event of the Year:

Belmont University / The Fisher Center: Dolly Parton Musical

Fox Theatre Atlanta: Jeezy Concert

Temple Gardens Centre: World Men’s Curling

The Classic Center / Akins Ford Arena: Athens-Clarke County - Megan Moroney Concert

Your choice for Showcase Event of the Year:

Army West Point: Men’s Basketball vs. Duke

Spokane Arena & NCAA: NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional

University of Iowa: WNBA Indiana Fever Exhibition Game

University of Montana: Shania Twain Concert

Your choice for Headliner Event of the Year:

Oklahoma State University: Boys from Oklahoma Concert

University of Pittsburgh: Football vs. Notre Dame

University of Wisconsin: Coldplay Concert

Virginia Tech: Metallica Concert

Your choice for Star of the Year: