1819 Alumni Society Award

The 1819 Alumni Society Award recognizes professional accomplishments, outstanding innovation, exemplary leadership in the field of medicine and/or science, and contributions to society by an alumnus/a who graduated from the UVA School of Medicine over 50 years ago. This award specifically recognizes accomplishments and contributions made during an extended career.

Award Criteria

To be considered for this award, a nominee should meet the following criteria:

  • Nominee must be a degree-holding alumnus/a of the UVA School of Medicine.
  • Nominee must already be an inducted member of the 1819 Alumni Society (all alumni are inducted upon the occasion of the 50th Reunion).
  • Nominee should have one or more of the following characteristics:
    • Recognition at state, regional, or national level for contributions to a professional society, national medical or research society, or affiliated institution.
    • Demonstration of significant contributions to society or humanity.
    • Creative innovation or contributions to the study and/or practice of medicine.
    • Dedication to the compassionate care of the underserved and/or underprivileged.
    • Extended career and/or service to patients and/or the future of healthcare.
Nomination Process and Deadline

The online nomination form will be open May 1 – July 31.

Please note: As the Awards Committee consists of reviewers with diverse areas of expertise, an effective nomination is not just a CV. A complete nomination must include answers to the questions in the nomination form; these responses will be the primary focus of the review. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Please do not include hyperlinks — all information to be considered should be included in the nomination form. Brief supporting materials, such as as NIH Biosketch or other documentation, may be sent attached to the form for consideration. Full CVs will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

The selection committee can opt to not select a winner in a given year if it determines there are no qualifying or deserving candidates.

** The 2025 Award Season will open on May 1, 2025. **

Questions

Read answers to our most commonly asked questions regarding the nominations process here.

If you have additional questions, please contact us.