Awards & Prizes
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation recognizes individuals whose work strengthens the University of Virginia community through teaching, mentorship, research, and leadership. These awards reflect the Foundation’s commitment to advancing excellence across the University.
The Foundation has granted $675,000 to UVA community members, honoring over 90 faculty for their outstanding impact. Awardees span seven schools, including Arts & Sciences, Education & Human Development, Leadership & Public Policy, Commerce, Architecture, Engineering, and Medicine.
The Horniman Prize
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of The Horniman Prize, a new annual award recognizing the extraordinary dedication to teaching, leadership, and service exemplified by the late Alexander B. “Alec” Horniman, the Killgallon Ohio Art Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.
Established by a generous lead gift from his wife, E. Clorisa Phillips, this permanent endowment will celebrate and support individuals who model Alec’s enduring challenge to students, colleagues, alumni, and friends: to invite, include, and inspire others.
Award for Excellence in Teaching
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, in 2012 the Jefferson Scholars Foundation began recognizing University faculty who have demonstrated both excellence in teaching and exceeding care for their students. This award honors those teachers in our community who have gone the extra mile in fulfilling their vocation without regard for their own advancement.
The 2025-26 recipients are:
- Jeremy Middleton - School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
- Suzanne Moomaw - School of Architecture, Department of Urban and Environmental Planning
- Stephen Parks - College of Arts & Sciences, Department of English
Hartfield Excellence in Teaching Award
Since 2010, the Jefferson Scholars Foundation has recognized faculty in the School of Engineering and Applied Science with an annual award. Recipients demonstrate that communicating knowledge and inspiring students are as important to the education process as scholarship, and they exemplify the highest standards and practices of teaching.
The 2025-26 recipients are:
- John “Robbie” Hott - Department of Computer Science
- Robert Kelly - Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Foundation Faculty Prize
The Faculty Prize, awarded periodically by the Foundation, is selected based on the criteria of leadership, scholarship and citizenship. Sarah Turner, a University Professor of Economics, Education, and Public Policy, is the 2022-23 recipient of the Foundation Faculty Prize.
