Awards and Recognition Events

Nominate a Deserving Colleague


We recognize staff with several awards and recognition events throughout the year. Consider nominating a deserving colleague for one or more of the awards listed below. Recognize them for their exceptional contributions, their commitment to the ASPIRE values, and for collaborating with others across departments, units, or schools.

Please note: Contingent and Foundation team members are eligible for the Hoos Building Bridges Award and the Leonard Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award. UVA Health Contingent team members are also eligible for Uteam Member of the Month.

Academic Team Members

Visit Recognizing Staff to learn more about the following awards:

  • Annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast
  • Hoos Building Bridges Award 
  • Leonard Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award (OCA)
  • Service Awards 

UVA Health Team Members

Visit Recognizing Team Members to learn more about the following awards:

UPG Team Members

Visit Recognizing Staff at UVA Physicians Group to learn more about the following awards:

Contingent Workforce

Foundation and Aramark team members are eligible for the Hoos Building Bridges Award and the Leonard Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award. Morrisons and other contingent team members for UVA Health are eligible for the three awards listed below: