SIGUCCS (Special Interest Group on University and College Computing Services) is an association of professionals who support and manage the diverse aspects of information technology services at higher education institutions by providing professional development opportunities for SIGUCCS members and other individuals in the field.

Founded in 1963, ACM SIGUCCS focuses on issues surrounding the support, delivery and management of information technology services in higher education.

This award was named after Penny Crane, who was actively involved in SIGUCCS from the mid-70's until her untimely death in January 1999.

Each year SIGUCCS sponsors Communication Awards[5] to recognize outstanding publications developed at college and university computing centers.

Originally meeting at ACM events, it began hosting its own conferences in 1973 (fall user services) and 1974 (spring management symposium).