Annual Awards
Every year, Batten recognizes outstanding achievement in public service and leadership through the Outstanding Virginian Award and the Thomas Jefferson Medal in Citizen Leadership.
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.