The AAPI Advancement Award
The AAPI Advancement Award was created in 2022 to honor current UVA faculty members who have made significant contributions towards greater understanding and appreciation of Asian culture or Asian-American relations. The annual award recipient is chosen by alumni through an online nomination and voting process. The winning faculty member is awarded a Jefferson Cup and $5,000 to donate to their UVA department of choice. The award ceremony takes place as part of AAPAAN Celebration in Spring, and the presentation of the award is accompanied by a short series of faculty TED talks.
The AAPI Alumni Achievement Award
The biennial AAPI Alumni Achievement Award was created in 2025 to celebrate the contributions of alumni who have made a positive impact within the AAPI and UVA communities. The award also aims to highlight those who exhibit exceptional achievement in their chosen careers.