Recognitions
UVA's sustainability progress is recognized locally, statewide, nationally and even internationally by peer organizations, government entities and professional groups. Our most recent recognitions are:
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) STARS - Gold (2024–2027)
- Princeton Review - Top 50 in Guide to Green Colleges 2024
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EPA Green Power Partner 2024 – Top 30 in U.S. Higher Education
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Department of Energy 2024 Better Practice Award
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2024 Virginia Green Travel Star Award - Innovative Green Project
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2024 Department of Energy Better Buildings recognition
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Practice Greenhealth - 2024 Greening the OR Recognition Award
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US Green Building Council - 2023 Community Leadership "Rise to the Challenge" award
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National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) - Top 30 in the 2023 Green Fleet Awards #28
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Stryker Sustainability Solutions - 2023 Environmental Excellence Award, Platinum level
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Virginia Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence 2022 – Waste Minimization
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International Institute of Sustainability Labs Freezer Challenge – Top Academic Organization 2022
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BEE CAMPUS USA Certification, Xeres Society
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TREE CAMPUS USA, Arbor Day Foundation
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League of American Bicyclists -- Bicycle Friendly University – Silver
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APPA 2022 Award and NAFA “Best Special Project” Award -- UVA Mindful Driving Program
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2021 Idea Innovation Award, Industrial District Energy Association
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Meet members of our UVA community–students, faculty, engineers, facilities staff, and medical professionals–who are making impactful changes toward our ten bold sustainability goals. "Faces of Sustainability" aims to get to know them and inspire you with the stories of these change-makers’ efforts happening right here on Grounds, both large and small!