Annual Awards
Every year, Batten recognizes outstanding achievement in public service and leadership through several awards recognizing its students, faculty and community members.
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership
Each Founder’s Day, UVA and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello join together to present the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals, recognizing the achievements of luminaries who embrace endeavors in which Jefferson excelled and held in high regard.
Outstanding Virginian Award
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia established the Outstanding Virginian Award to honor recipients whose distinguished contributions, outstanding achievements and dedicated leadership serve as an inspiration to all civic-minded citizens. The award was first presented to United States Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. in 1983.
The Outstanding Virginian Committee, on which the dean of the Batten School currently serves, hosts an annual award ceremony to honor the year’s recipient in a celebration that includes their family members, friends and close colleagues.
Legacy Awards
Each year, the Batten Undergraduate Council (BUC) invites students, faculty, and staff to make nominations for its Legacy Awards, given in five categories to honor graduating Bachelor of Arts students who have demonstrated leadership at the Batten School. Each of these awards reflect the virtues and experiences that distinguished Frank Batten, Sr. throughout his inspirational life.
Pilot Awards
The Pilot Award is named for The Virginian-Pilot, the newspaper Frank Batten, Sr. helmed in his early career. The Batten Graduate Council annually invites students, faculty, and staff to nominate graduating Master of Public Policy students for one of five Pilot Awards. The awards recognize the recipients’ leadership, impact, and service within the greater university and policy communities.