Robert C. Jeffrey College Benefactor Awards

Robert C. Jeffrey served as dean of the Moody College of Communication from 1979 to 1993. During his tenure, he hired many of the college's best and brightest faculty members and helped build the college's endowment. He is remembered by many as a person of extraordinary warmth and commitment, and a person of irresistible charm. He is best known, however, as one of the finest ambassadors the Moody College has ever had. He died in April 2000.

The Robert C. Jeffrey Benefactor Awards were established in 2006 and are awarded each fall to individuals who have given generously to the college with their time or resources. 

2024 WINNER

Chris Del Conte award

Chris Del Conte

Chris Del Conte has served as The University of Texas at Austin Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director since 2017. During this time, he has spearheaded some of the most notable projects that have placed Texas at the forefront of college athletics, including the major renovation of the South End Zone of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and the brand-new home for Texas Men’s and Women’s Basketball, as well as the premier destination in Austin for concerts and events, the Moody Center. He has been instrumental in working with Moody College to make it the premier destination for sports production and broadcasting education in the country.

Past Winners