137 Virginia Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or team of scientists to recognize outstanding medical research accomplishments related to Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers eligible for nominations may be from any public or private organization or institution, includi...

Awards of $5,000 to Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina individuals in eligible counties to support Black traditions. Awards will be granted to applicants to investigate, research, create, perform, and document the storytelling tradit...

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of color...

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician or musical scholar for contributions to the field of historical music. Funding may be used for recordings, monographs, articles, editions, public performances, and other projects. Funding is intended as a gran...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International fledgling nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting social justice in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to a monetary prize, winners...

Award of $500 to a USA individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the betterment of Black lives. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has initiated a psychiatric project or program that has substantially improved the quality of life for...

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize advocacy related to mental health issues that impact the Hispanic community. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at the funding source's annual meeting for members. The award h...

Awards of $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding work championing the rights of individuals with mental health needs. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have made great strides in advocating for the human rights of thes...

Award of $500 to a USA medical doctor in recognition of outstanding contributions to the inclusion of international medical graduates in American psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated exceptional investment in the success o...

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of women's health. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made a significant impact on promoting women's health and whose work has contributed to ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of outstanding work integrating Asian cultural heritage into psychiatric treatment. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has emphasized the impact Asian culture should have on the treatment ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of exceptional work in associating religion, spirituality, and psychiatry. In addition to a monetary award, the selected individual will be given the opportunity to present a lecture at an upcoming associatio...

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist to recognize exceptional skill in geriatric psychiatric instruction. The award is intended for an individual who has exhibited outstanding work or leadership in geriatric psychiatry, research, training, or clinical practice.

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada early-career psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to geriatric psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor a psychiatrist who, in their position as an assistant professor, has demonstrated exceptional research...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to safeguarding the mental health of minority populations. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in protecting the mental health of...

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to their field. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated superior abilities in child and youth advocacy and policy, clinical c...

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of child and youth mental health disorders. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in efforts to pr...

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, and International folklore scholar or practitioner to recognize accomplishments in integrating scholarship with community engagement. The award may be given for a wide range of accomplishments, including exhibits, articles, books, softwa...

Award of $250 to a USA, Canada, and International undergraduate or graduate student to recognize exceptional work related to folklore in African American culture. Students may be recognized for their work in a range of media, including exhibitions, papers, recordings, ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize exceptional literature based on folklore. The prize will be awarded for a nonfiction or fiction book written for children and youth. The book should accurately represent the worldview and culture of the peop...

Awards and grants to USA organizations to recognize extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children. Funding is intended to support programs that address the most urgent issues currently faced by youth and children. Eligible applicants have been opera...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young adults in recognition of exceptional conservation efforts. The award is intended to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting wild species. Prize money must be used to implement a conversation init...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students and individuals in recognition of outstanding writing related to women's folklore. Submissions by undergraduate and graduate students must be a maximum of 30 pages and be part of their degree program. Scholarly submissi...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to participate in a literary conference. Funding is intended for a folklorist whose work revolves around women's issues. The award will offset costs related to conference registration, transportation, lodging, and per...

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International educator, professor, or teacher at an accredited university to recognize the outstanding use of industry standards in teaching. A $2,000 honorarium will also be awarded to the winner's university. The award is intended...

Award of $2,000 to a USA genealogist or researcher to further their education in the field of genealogy. Funding is intended to cover tuition for an individual attending an advanced academic training program at an eligible academic institution. The expected outcome is ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. At least one of the $500 prizes will honor protection efforts related to orchid species native to the United State...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International woman to acknowledge exceptional achievement in the area of human rights and to allow the recipient to continue her efforts. Funding is intended to recognize the recipient's accomplishments, which are often achieved at great per...

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will have t...

Award of $1,000 and award of $4,000 to USA experienced and emerging political journalists to recognize excellence in the field of journalism. One award is intended to honor a journalist who has developed a significant body of work related to public policy. The second a...

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada academic psychiatrist to recognize contributions to student research programs at the university level. Nominated individuals must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor an academic psychi...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the field of psychiatric neuroscience. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at the funding source's annual meeting. This award recognizes distinguished contr...

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada clinician to recognize significant contributions to the field of pharmacogenomics. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at a meeting or event hosted by the funding source. The award recognizes an out...

Awards to a USA or Canada mentor and trainee team of psychologists working in the field of schizophrenia. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the contributions of the senior researcher to addressing the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. The award consists o...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual or group working in the field of neuropsychological sciences to recognize significant contributions to the understanding of how multifactorial elements impact mental health. The award honors efforts to shift from the diseas...

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist or team of psychiatric investigators to recognize outstanding research in child and adolescent psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge research accomplishments that have led to or will likely lead to a sign...

Award of $500 and an award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada early career psychiatrist in recognition of the publication of an exceptional research paper. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has released a research study in the field of mental health and ...

Award of $3,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of schizophrenia research. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for outstanding research in treating schizophrenia, who has demonstrated particular in...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional career achievements. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual whose work has contributed substantially to the field of psychiatry or whose work has improved the practice of psychiat...

Grants to USA publishers and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's literature. Additionally, $5,0...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS to acknowledge an exceptional full-length manuscript submission related to sports injury research. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual researcher who has demonstrated outstanding human in-vivo or clinical...

Awards of $250 to Virginia elementary and secondary school teachers to recognize excellence in conservation education. The awards are intended to acknowledge projects that demonstrate originality, scope, and concern in incorporating the conservation and protection of n...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International junior faculty member to conduct a surgical research project. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct expenses related to the research project. The purpose of th...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career surgical resident to recognize excellence in fostering diversity in the field of academic surgery. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct expenses ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to applica...

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their commitment to advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for communities and individuals. The prize w...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timeline...

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical information and ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continual basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concepts of mathematics through books...

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, and inv...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and laboratories for research related to scleroderma. Applicants may be early-career or experienced researchers. Funding is intended for projects that will le...