May 1, 2023 — Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:

• The Walter Reed Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes professional accomplishments, outstanding innovation, and exemplary leadership in the field of medicine and/or science by an alumnus/a, current or former faculty member, or a former resident or fellow of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The award was first presented in 1996 by the UVA Medical Alumni Association and Medical School Foundation. 
• The Distinguished Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences recognizes exceptional research and professional accomplishments, outstanding discovery and innovation, and exemplary leadership in the basic sciences by a PhD alumnus/a, or a former postdoctoral fellow of the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
• The MD Early Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the UVA School of Medicine by demonstrating outstanding leadership in—and making significant contributions to—the field of medicine and/or science early in their careers through teaching, research, clinical care, public or professional service, or civic duties. Nominees must have graduated in the past 20 years prior to being nominated.
• The Early Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the UVA School of Medicine by demonstrating outstanding leadership in—and making significant contributions to—the field of medicine early in their careers through research, discovery and innovation. This award recognized its first winner in 2022.
• The Humanitarian Award honors alumni who have provided extraordinary service to society or humanity. The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the compassionate care of the underserved and underprivileged. This award recognized its first winner in 2022.

The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2023. You can review award criteria and submit a nomination at the links above.