127 Virginia Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico professional librarian to recognize outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the profession. The award program acknowledges a librarian whose work embodies the highest standards and attainment of outcomes in library service. Nomin...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The awar...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International practitioners and scholars for exceptional work in the historical disciplines. The awards are intended for early and mid-career PhDs and individuals who have published at least one significant piece of work. Eligible disciplines...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiatives, ...

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from season...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. The purpose of the award is to highlight the importance of teaching and to demonstrate the fact that teachers across the globe deserve to be recognized...

Award to a USA nonprofit charitable organization or individual to acknowledge noteworthy contributions to society in the United States. This year, the selected award recipient will be recognized for furthering the improvement of economic prosperity through innovative ...

Prizes awarded to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance the communication sciences. This multi-year challenge is open to teams of researchers who will develop a unique communication approach and demonstrate it in more than one context. The ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International oncology nurse to recognize exceptional volunteerism. Eligible nominees have volunteered for at least three years prior to their nomination. The purpose of the award is to recognize a nurse's demonstrated dedication, leadership ...

Award to a USA or Canada senior physician or individual in recognition of exceptional work in pediatric hematology/oncology. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to advocacy, patient care, education, and research in the...

Award of $5,000 to a USA journalist to recognize the creation of excellent journalistic content. The award is intended to acknowledge the winner's ethics, professional ability, imagination, and motivational skills. The goal of the prize is to reward achievements that e...

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to present t...

Award to a USA or Canada mid-career medical researcher to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of childhood cancer survivorship. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to this research area and has produced a ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada mathematician, mathematics educator, or statistician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in mathematics, mathematics education, statis...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease. ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities worldwide....

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to acknowledge outstanding leadership in the field of education. The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional female educators in administrative roles. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following two award catego...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize leadership in library services. Nominations are invited on behalf of librarians, library workers, coders, publishers, vendors, and others making an impact on libraries. The purpose of this program is to ...

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to attend the funding source's professional conference supporting instruction in college-level writing. Funding is intended to encourage the professional development of first-time presenters from historically ...

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, ...

Award of $50,000 to a USA researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of biomedicine. The award is intended to recognize major accomplishments that will advance biomedical research knowledge. In addition to the cash prize, the award winner will recei...

Awards of $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and IHEs to recognize exemplary programs that address the needs of those caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The purpose of this award program is to acknowledge inn...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International young professional to recognize outstanding dedication to Jewish causes. Applicants must be formally nominated prior to submitting relevant application forms. The cash award may be used for professional development or...

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. Element...

Prize of $1,000 to a Virginia poet in recognition of outstanding works of poetry. The recipient of the award must be a poet born or living in Virginia or a past long-term resident. One submission will be selected to receive the prize and will be published in the online...

Award to a USA graduate-level student or team for a project proposal addressing the climate crisis. Funding is intended for those individuals enrolled full-time at a US-based university or college. Proposals must focus on a climate solution relevant to the state of Flo...

Prize to USA individuals, organizations, businesses, and government agencies for outstanding accomplishments in making affordable housing available to all. The award recognizes scalable, ambitious, and feasible solutions and offers support for those projects. The funde...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a researcher or healthcare professional who has contributed to the recognition of how lifestyle factors impact ...

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico individuals, including healthcare professionals, physicians, medical students, researchers, and advocates, to recognize significant work to benefit people with vitiligo. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge individuals who ha...

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers and organizations, and individuals affiliated with organizations and institutions to recognize innovative contributions to the vitiligo community. The purpose of the program is to support initi...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico Hispanic leaders affiliated with nonprofit organizations to recognize contributions to their communities. Funding is intended to recognize applicants who work in a nonprofit organization or are a leading volunteer in one. Funds ...

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...

Award to a USA K-12 science teacher in eligible states to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting science education. Nominations will be accepted for teachers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The purpose o...

Awards to USA K-8 teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding contributions to science education. Award recipients will receive a cash award and plaque during the course of the school year. Self-nominations are accepted, but principal or professional colleague...

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual for exceptional contributions to the field of medical science. The program recognizes individuals whose work displays long-term significance. The selected applicant will be required to engage in academic activities in...

Awards to USA high school science teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding accomplishments in science education. The award includes a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium. Eligible awardees may be located in the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia...

Awards of $1,000 to USA state, district, council, regional, and local PTAs to honor and recognize achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion and efforts to eliminate discriminatory practices. The award is intended for PTAs that have implemented policies and init...

Awards to USA and territories Hispanic high school seniors for academic excellence and community service. Funds may be used for higher education expenses or community service projects. Current categories include, but are not limited to: Community Service, Education, En...

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

Awards to Virginia public school principals in eligible areas in recognition of exceptional work and outstanding dedication to promoting quality learning environments. Nominees are principals who go above and beyond in their commitment to student success. Awards will b...

Award to an occupational therapy scientist to honor excellence in research in the field of occupational therapy. The selected researcher will receive a cash stipend of $10,000 to train a mentee to conduct studies that shed light on the role that cognition plays in func...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize accomplishments in providing sleep health initiatives and services on a local, regional, or national level. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge successful community-based sle...

Awards to USA public school music teachers to recognize exceptional teaching and student learning. The award is intended to support teachers who raise awareness of music education causes while making a positive influence on their community and school. Teachers must hav...

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, humani...

Award to a USA teacher in a two-year college to recognize contributions to the profession. Nominations are welcomed for individuals who have contributed positively to professional leadership and have shown excellence in teaching. Eligible nominees demonstrate such outs...

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

Awards to USA individuals in recognition of exceptional poetry on the topic of the environment. The purpose of the prize is to honor individuals who have created outstanding pieces warning about the precarious state of the environment. Eligible submissions must be orig...

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International writers to recognize an outstanding debut literary work. Submissions must be the author's first fiction publication. Winning submissions will be published in an annually released anthology, and each of the literary mag...